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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Court: A Collaborative Approach to a Child’s Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Early Childhood Court: A Collaborative Approach to Child Well-Being on Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CST\, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MST\, and 9:00–11:00 a.m. PST). \nThis training is ideal for professionals working in child welfare\, early childhood\, health\, behavioral health\, and legal systems. Team leaders and stakeholders who are interested in starting an ECC team in their own communities are especially encouraged to attend. \nThis virtual training features Anne Marie Irving\, Early Childhood Court Coordinator for the 12th Judicial Circuit\, and Kathryn Shea\, LCSW\, a key leader in the development of Florida’s Early Childhood Court (ECC) initiative and a current board member of FASD United. Ms. Irving and Ms. Shea played key roles in the collaborative development of the ECC program in Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit. Under Ms. Shea’s leadership\, and through the work of The Florida Center for Early Childhood\, ECC was piloted and developed into a statewide\, recognized model that continues to improve outcomes for young children and families. \nParticipants will learn how ECC—modeled after the Safe Babies Court Teams from ZERO TO THREE™—uses trauma-informed\, FASD-informed\, and collaborative strategies to support healing\, promote permanency\, and reduce re-entry into the child welfare system. \nDESCRIPTION: \nEarly Childhood Court\, an adapted approach modeled after Safe Babies Court Teams\, is a collaborative approach among community partners to ensure trauma and FASD-informed care\, child well-being\, and achieving permanency more quickly. Safe Babies\, a program of ZERO TO THREE™\, helps states and communities strengthen child welfare and early childhood systems to support healthy development. Using the Safe Babies approach\, the program works at multiple levels—child and family\, community\, and state—to promote early childhood well-being and long-term system improvements. Rooted in the court system\, it also fosters collaboration across agencies to better serve families. This approach is especially valuable for supporting young children and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). \nSafe Babies Court Teams are also known as Early Childhood Court in many communities. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n  \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT) approach and its positive impact on infants\, toddlers\, families\, and communities.\nIdentify the short- and long-term risk factors for babies prenatally exposed to alcohol.\nRecognize the importance of a trauma-informed\, FASD-informed court system for children involved in or at risk of entering child welfare.\n\nThis training may help prepare you for competencies related to the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement. (For those outside Florida\, check your state’s requirements). \n2 Continuing Education hours are available for Florida-Licensed Clinical Social Workers\, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors\, and Certified Master Social Workers through CEBroker. Certificates will be provided for self-reporting. \nPresenters: \nAnne Marie Irving \nEarly Childhood Court Coordinator \nTwelfth Judicial Circuit\, Florida \nAnne Marie Irving holds degrees in Psychology and Social Work and has earned professional certifications in Trauma and Resilience. With over 20 years of experience in child welfare\, she has dedicated her career to supporting children and families through complex challenges with compassion and evidence-based practices. For the past six years\, Anne Marie has worked directly with the Early Childhood Court in Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit\, where she applies her expertise in trauma-informed care\, child development\, and family systems to promote healing\, stability\, and long-term well-being for young children and their caregivers. \n  \nKathryn Shea\, LCSW \nFASD United Board Member \nKathryn Shea is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience working with children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders and fetal alcohol and drug effects. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. She served as the President and CEO of The Florida Center for Early Childhood in Sarasota\, FL for 12 years\, whose mission is the healthy development of young children\, their families\, and communities. Kathryn is a past president of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health and has been very involved in developing and expanding Florida’s Early Childhood Court initiative. Ms. Shea currently serves on the board of FASD United (formerly NOFAS) and is an independent consultant at the local\, state\, and national level. Kathryn has received numerous awards for her work in infant mental health\, FASD\, and child advocacy.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/early-childhood-court-a-collaborative-approach-to-a-childs-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliates,Justice,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Florida Training Center Institute":MAILTO:training@thefloridacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Canada FASD Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Canada FASD Conference is coming to Toronto\, Ontario on October 21-23\, 2025. This national conference on FASD brings together different people from across the country and internationally who hold valuable perspectives on FASD and\nprevention of FASD. The theme for Canada FASD Conference 2025 conference is Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to Action. \nWith over 600 attendees expected\, this three-day event brings together healthcare professionals\, social workers\, justice and legal professionals\, educators\, counsellors\, researchers\, policy makers\, and those with direct or indirect lived or living experience to connect and collaborate. This conference provides a secure and open environment to share diverse perspectives\, valuable experiences\, new research\, and best and promising practices. We encourage you to be part of it!
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/canada-fasd-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,FASD Intervention,FASD Policy Related Event,Justice,Open to the Public,Policy,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canada FASD Research Network":MAILTO:conference@canfasd.ca
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SUMMARY:FASD: Considerations for Criminal Justice Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Understanding FASD and Recommendations for Criminal Justice Considerations. \nThis webinar will focus on a short history and explanation related to the overall spectrum attributed to fetal alcohol disorders. It will touch briefly upon recognition of ‘red flags’ and will touch upon what is considered and necessary in relation to a diagnosis. Focusing on how impactful FASD is on the justice system as a whole\, and what tends to differentiate FASD from other intellectual disabilities\, tips of the trade and considerations related to policing\, corrections\, the courts\, and probation/parole will be introduced with a heavy emphasis on recommendations of the American Bar Association (ABA) stemming from their standing resolution in regard to Fetal Alcohol.  Key takeaways:  \n\nBasic understanding of what FASD is\, how it is diagnosed\, and supports needed.\nConsiderations law enforcement personnel should include during investigations with individuals affected by FASD.\nGuidance for corrections personel in establishing communication and routines for FASD affected individuals.\nProvide court personnel an awareness and understanding of FASD to take into account during sentencing for rehabilitation.\n\nPresented by:  Captain Holloman has been with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) since March of 1995. He has certifications in internal affairs\, CALEA/APCO accreditation management\, field training\, traffic crash reconstruction\, computer forensics\, crime analysis\, and homicide investigations. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from Boston University and his undergraduate studies were completed at Ball State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology. For fifteen (15) years\, he was an adjunct faculty member in the Criminal Justice Department at Indiana Tech.  On a personal note\, Captain Holloman is the father of a son who is on the fetal alcohol spectrum and as a result he is passionate about the need to educate others about the supports necessary for those on the spectrum to have the ability to succeed in life. By recognizing the needs of those on the spectrum\, through both personal and professional experiences\, Captain Holloman seeks out ways to educate those willing to listen on what an affected person needs and why so that the lessons he and his son had to learn over the course of fifteen undiagnosed years can be used in the hopes of improving the life potential of others like his son.
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-considerations-for-criminal-justice-practitioners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Events,Justice,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Florida Training Center Institute":MAILTO:training@thefloridacenter.org
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SUMMARY:FASD and Florida's Criminal Justice System
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nExplore the intersection of mental health and Florida’s Criminal Justice System with a focus on how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) impact legal outcomes. Gain insights into the gap between courtroom experts and clinical care providers\, the challenges faced by individuals with FASD\, and the critical role of mental health mitigation experts in bridging this gap. Learn strategies to increase FASD awareness among legal professionals\, ensuring more informed and compassionate legal processes.\n \nTakeaways:\n \n\nUnderstand the relationship between mental health and Florida’s Criminal Justice System\, with a focus on mitigation/sentencing.\nLearn about the knowledge gap between courtroom experts and clinical care providers regarding FASD.\nIdentify the unique challenges of FASD in this environment.\nLearn how mental health mitigation experts play a vital role in bridging this gap.\nUnderstand how increasing FASD awareness among legal professionals can lead to more equitable outcomes.\n\nMatthew S. Boomershine\, Esq. is a criminal defense attorney with Bogin\, Munns & Munns serving the Orlando area. Mr. Boomershine obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in Public Policy in 2002\, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida\, Levin College of Law in 2007\, and was admitted into the Florida Bar in 2007. Before working with Bogin\, Munns & Munns\, Mr. Boomershine was an Assistant Public Defender for the 5th Judicial Circuit. If he had not chosen to practice law\, he states he would have become an educator. He is a former LSAT instructor with Kaplan Test Prep. In his spare time\, he plays guitar in a local Orlando cover band\, “Boomershine.” \n  \n 
URL:https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-and-floridas-criminal-justice-system-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:FASD Intervention,Justice,Training
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