Invitation to Apply to the 2023 Predoctoral Institute (LEAD)
The CICM hosts an annual two and a half day Predoctoral Summer Institute for up to 12 professionals who are interested in pursuing a PhD in social work, public health, or public policy in the areas of child abuse and neglect/child and family well-being. The 2023 Predoctoral Summer Institute will be held virtually on May […]
Speaker Event: Lakota Social Work Education Cultural Approach to Trauma-Informed Teaching and Practice
The Buder Center will be hosting a speaker event with Monique M. Apple later this month. A virtual option will be available via Zoom. Please RSVP by emailing Manasseh Begay or Lynn Mitchell. Date: Monday, November 28, 2022 Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM (Central Time) Location: Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall, Washington University in St. Louis
Buder Center/CICM Brown Bag: SAGE Program
Please join us for a free Brown Bag—sponsored by the Buder Center and CICM—to learn more about the SAGE program, which provides stipends and support for Brown School students doing practicum in Indian Country. Previous recipients will share their experiences with practicum and how it has impacted their professional goals. A light lunch will be […]
Navigating Child Abuse Prevention Resources & Interventions: Access the Webinar Recording
On September 28, 2022, the Children’s Safety Network hosted a webinar discussing current knowledge about child abuse and neglect and resources available for prevention and early intervention. Speakers included Nancy Weaver, the co-director of the Community Engagement Core at CICM, and Catherine Cerulli from our network partner, the TRANSFORM Research Center. View the archived recording […]
Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act
On November 9, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Brackeen v. Haaland, a case that will determine the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The ICWA, which passed in 1978, is a federal law that gives tribal governments jurisdiction over child welfare placements of Native children. The law […]
Invitation to Apply to the 2023 Training Institute for Early Career/Transitioning Scholars
Building a Multidisciplinary Pipeline of Researchers in Child Abuse and Neglect: Training Institute for Early Career or Transitioning Scholars Invitation to Apply for Competitive Trainee Award Rationale: Child abuse and neglect is a significant public health concern in the United States and around the world. According to the most recent statistics, in fiscal year 2019, […]
CICM Scoop: Spring/Summer Newsletter
The CICM Scoop features recent news, publications, research, resources, and upcoming events in the field of child maltreatment. We connect with students, faculty, and partners to cultivate a robust network throughout the community and provide resources to those doing this work.
Support Over Silence for KIDS Featured in Op-Ed
Dr. Nancy Weaver partnered with the Family Nurturing Center in Northern Kentucky to craft an Op- Ed with the support of the Face It Movement. Through the commitment and investment of Kosair Charities, the Face It Movement promotes best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention, builds awareness and engages the community in how to help families thrive, […]