"Someone's trauma doesn't define who they are. It doesn't mean the rest of their life is doomed. The other side of trauma is resilience." Dr. Pratima Shanbhag talks with us about how trauma doesn't have to be the end of someone's story. womenofcincy.org/home/pratima-s…

"Inclusion starts with I." JAI calls us to start with ourselves in seeking racial justice & accountability. #CincinnatiNationalDayofRacialHealing

"We have to understand the historical lens and context and how it can help us in the present day."- Judge Trotter #CincinnatiNationalDayofRacialHealing

"Black children are being born with inherited trauma from racism that changes their development." - Iris Roley explains how the #PairofACEs shows up in Cincinnati: higher infant mortality rates, low birth weight, & preterm births for Black families compared to white families.

What have we accomplished in 5 years? 18,000 screenings, 220 trainings, 73 channel meetings, and 600 hours of TA on trauma informed care to name a few highlights! Want to learn more? Check out our BRAND NEW 5 Year Impact Report by clicking this link: files.constantcontact.com/6df8bf3c601/16…

We are proud of the work we’ve done to implement many of the strategies in the toolkit and share our story to help others see themselves in the work.

"First-of-its-kind analysis in the state by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio has found that if adverse childhood experiences (#ACEs) are eliminated, more than $10 billion in annual healthcare and related expenses could be avoided in Ohio." healthpolicyohio.org/adverse-childh…

Today the ROOT advocates (Resilience Over Our Trauma) met with Avondale clergy to talk #ACEs and #resilience. We used Center for Community Resilience’s #PairofACEs tree, local stories and scripture to connect with our clergy on this issue. Thanks to Avondale Development Corporation and our ROOTs for amazing collab!

Building relationships to empower communities is critical for Advocacy - Anita Shah, MD., Advocacy Portfolio Workshop. JFfC is so fortunate to have Dr. Shah’s passion and expertise as our Healthcare Channel lead.

inspire.cincinnatichildrens.org/inspire-april-… Thank you Cincinnati Children's for this great article and bringing awareness to the topic of child abuse and trauma #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

Julie Herrmann is a long time JFfC Steering Committee member & in 2020 she founded the Loveland Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) to apply her knowledge of the #PairofACEs & equity to her community. Congrats to Julie & DAB on this milestone effort! lovelandmagazine.com/loveland-city-…

Congrats to JoiningForcesForChildren Community Relations Specialist #ErinSaul on receiving the Cincinnati Children's #YP of the year award. We are so grateful to have her as a part of our team! @RobertAShapiro bit.ly/3wwLoMa

We need to talk...about race & racism. The conversation may be hard, but the truth is necessary for #racialhealing. This summer, we're working together in Cincinnati to host Community Conversations where you can share your #TruthforHealing. Learn more at StoryQuilts2021.com!

We’re live from National Underground Railroad Freedom Center with Learning Through Art & @childmuseums to celebrate the launch of “We Are The Story: A Visual Response to Racism,” a textile exhibit that’s using quilts to spark conversation and foster racial healing through truth and reconciliation. #TruthforHealing

We’re excited to share @UrbanRootsPod. This much needed #podcast dives into the rich, little known, African American #history of #Cincinnati & features interviews w/ historians, archival audio, & community voices. Subscribe now! #Juneteenth #BlackHistory urbanrootspodcast.com

Childhood trauma can lead to violence, and many of Cincinnati's kids are traumatized cincinnati.com/story/news/202… via Enquirer

Joining Forces Exec Director spoke with Enquirer about #ACEs and community violence, "If you have to grow up protecting yourself all the time and keeping yourself safe, you get good at it, and that requires you to be vigilant...brain structure determines how we see the world."

Thank you FOX19 NOW for covering the amazing ROOT Advocates (ROOT= Resilience Over Our Trauma) in Avondale! We've been partnering with Avondale Development Corporation to support these amazing neighbors as they bring trauma informed care to their community. #resilience fox19.com/2021/08/06/new…

Check out our series on community resilience w/Brian Calfano, Anita Shah, DO MPH & Spectrum News 1 OH ! spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/ne…

We all have a part to play in ending racial injustice. Our staff Erin Saul is joining Center for Community Resilience on April 20 for a documentary screening on the impacts of structural racism & panel discussion on advancing solutions for #racialequity. RSVP today: express.adobe.com/page/JgZpFCM8l…