2017. Webinar. Human Trafficking and Criminal Behavior Across Minority Populations.

Are you interested in learning more about cultural competency and utilizing cultural competency resources? The Southeastern Health Equity Council (SHEC) released its Cultural Competency Resource Guide in fall 2015. This guide is comprised of resources, trainers, institutions, and publications about cultural and linguistic competency that can be shared with the 10 Regional Health Equity Councils (RHECs), stakeholders, and partners to help address cultural barriers with healthcare systems. Additionally, this guide includes important terms for members of the SHEC to become familiar with as the Council develops a common language around cultural competency. To view the resource guide, visit http://region4.npa-rhec.org/in-the-spotlight/resourceguidewhitepaper. To follow up with the release of the Cultural Competency Resource Guide, the SHEC will host four webinars in various regions of the country.  The webinars will include speakers from organizations that focus on cultural competency.  Upon completion of this webinar, the participant will be able to accomplish the following from the specific organizational perspective: Identify human trafficking victimization and criminal behavior; Describe the intersectionality of social determinants and human trafficking; Explain the importance of trauma-informed care through a cultural competency lens; Discuss best practices for multidisciplinary and collaborative partnerships; and Identify cultural competency assessment and evaluation tools. The focus of the webinar will be responding to human trafficking victimization of marginalized, masked, and missed minority populations through a cultural competency lens. DATE: April 27, 2017 TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time SPEAKERS: Moderators:  Lynette M. Gibson, Associate Professor and Director of Research in Nursing, University of South Carolina Upstate Mary Black School of Nursing Presenter: Sunnetta “Sunny” Slaughter, CEO and Principal Consultant, Sunny Slaughter Consulting, and Co-Chair of Violence as a Public Health Issue Committee, SHEC (Region IV) Sunny Slaughter, LLC provides business and criminal consulting, training, and subject matter expertise. Ms. Slaughter offers over 30 years of executive leadership as a policy strategist, facilitator, law enforcement instructor, expert, and TEDx speaker. For the past decade, she has focused on the complexity of human trafficking schemes and the intersectionality of social determinants and the importance of responsive and responsible delivery of care through a cultural competency lens. Register Here: http://tinyurl.com/SHECHumanTraf Sign up for SHEC’s email listserv The Southeastern Health Equity Council (SHEC) is one of 10 regional health equity councils formed in 2011 as a part of the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities (NPA). The NPA is a national movement with the mission to improve the effectiveness of programs that target the elimination of health disparities through coordination of leaders, partners and stakeholders that are committed to action. SHEC is a coalition of leaders and health disparities experts representing several sectors and the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. SHEC envisions a region free of disparities in health and healthcare, where all people attain the highest level of health. Visit SHEC’s website for more information: http://region4.npa-rhec.org/ 1 If the registration link does not work, please copy the entire link and paste it into your web browser. For webinar-specific questions, contact the moderator at alang@explorepsa.com.

Problem Solving. XMIND

We all solve problems and make decisions every day—from little problems like what to wear to school, to bigger problems like whether to get a job or go to college. The problems we face can be large or small, simple or complex, and easy or difficult.

Problem-solving and decision-making are important skills for both business and life. A very important part of our life is finding ways to solve problems and find solutions. So, being a confident problem solver is really important to our success.

With XMind, you can easily work through details of a problem to reach a solution.

1. Define the problem

The key to a problem definition is ensuring that you deal with the real problem. You should diagnose the situation so that you can focus on root causes of a problem. XMind offers the Fishbone diagram, also called Cause-and-Effect diagram to help you identify possible causes for a problem.

To do an in-depth analysis of the problem, just open a blank mind map with the fishbone structure and write the effect in the central topic. Here “Missed Deadline” as an example.

2. Analyze the problem

Analysis is a process of discovery of the facts, finding out what you know about the situation. With XMind, you can quickly write down the major categories of causes of the problems.

Write sub–causes branching off the causes.

The Fishbone diagram helps you clearly and easily illustrate the main causes and sub-causes leading to the effect.

3. List the possible options

After creating a number of ideas, you can easily drag and drop them to the mind map to see how different ideas could be connected together and create a plan of action.

After creating a number of ideas, you can easily drag and drop them to the mind map to see how different ideas could be connected together and create a plan of action.

4. Select the best solution

Skilled problem solvers use a series of considerations when selecting the best alternative. In XMind, you can look at each potential solution and carefully analyze it. By using the Matrix diagram you will have a clear overview of the pros and cons of each solution. Selecting the best solution becomes easier than ever.

5. Implement solution

Now, you’ve found the best solution. It’s time to assign responsibility. Problem-solving will be meaningless when it ends without any action steps. Who exactly is going to carry out the solution or the different elements of the solution? With XMind, you can assign tasks simply in the task info view.

What do you do when you are faced with a problem before? XMind is a great tool that can be used to help you solve problems effectively.

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March 31, 2017 Deadline. Application FEMA Youth Preparedness Council

Apply for FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council Today

Time is running out! Applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) close on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Teens from across the nation have the opportunity to make a difference in their communities by joining the YPC. Young people on the council work to better their emergency preparedness skills to help ensure readiness and recovery in their own neighborhoods and beyond. All students in grades 8-11, who have engaged in community service or are interested in being an ambassador for emergency preparedness, are encouraged to apply. Are you an adult working with youth or emergency management? Share the application with those you believe might be interested in applying today. Applicants must submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and academic records. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. PST on March 31, 2017.

CERT Webinar. San Francisco. April 5, 2017

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CERT Webinar: San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team uses Twitter to Save Lives

On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division in partnership with the San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) invites you to join the ”Using Twitter to save lives” training event. Members of the San Francisco NERT will share information on how volunteers can use Twitter during a disaster. This includes how to quickly report and verify the most critical information within a 140-character limit.  The team will also teach you how to gather and report information which can reduce the number of emergency calls to 911 to help make sure every call gets through to a response operator.

Title: San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team uses Twitter to Save Lives

Date: Wednesday, April 5

Time:  3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EDT

Featured Speakers from San Francisco NERT:

·        Anietie Ekanem, CEO and Chief Solutions Guru, Social Niche Guru Inc.

·        Brooke Rogers, Freelance Digital Content Producer, San Francisco NERT

How to Join the Webinar:

·        Please register for the event using the Adobe Connect registration web link.

·        Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meeting.

·        This webinar will offer captioning.

We hope to that you will be able 

April 2017. Register for Diplomacy Lab Career Fair and Wonk Tank Competition Finals

Register for Diplomacy Lab Career Fair and Wonk Tank Competition Finals

The Secretary's Office of Global Partnerships at The U.S. Dept. of State will be hosting their 2nd Annual Diplomacy Lab Career Fair and Wonk Tank Competition! University students are invited to meet with federal offices and outside organizations in the foreign policy and international development spheres who will be sharing internship, fellowship, and career opportunities for students and recent grads! The event will take place April 7th from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the U.S. Dept. of State’s Marshall Center. Institutions from across the Diplomacy Lab university network will showcase their work with the Department of State in the "University Marketplace." Additionally, three student aspiring foreign policy wonks will take the stage infront of a panel of State Department officials for a chance to win a paid summer internship with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Confirmed Organizations include: State Department Human Resources NAFSA The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Atlas Corps IO Sustainability U.S. Foreign Service Internship Peace Corps The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs The Pickering and Rangel Fellowship The U.S. Diplomacy Center Devex NASA World Learning

Register for Diplomacy Lab Career Fair and Wonk Tank Competition Finals