People who experience domestic violence are often hesitant to disclose their stories and reach out for help. Family and friends who have concerns or questions or who may be unsure about what is going on "behind closed doors" should call a domestic violence helpline. There are several agencies on the North Olympic Peninsula, all listed below. You can also call the National … [Read more...] about The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
Family Law
Positive discipline techniques – The Peace Discipline model is based on quality research
How do you discipline children without spanking or even yelling at them? The trick is to take a broad-based approach that incorporates several techniques. One of the problems to finding the right techniques has been that low quality research studies have led to suggestions which don't work, or even backfire. Karen Quail, a teacher, school counselor, and researcher in South … [Read more...] about Positive discipline techniques – The Peace Discipline model is based on quality research
Teaching About ACEs at Peninsula College: A Clallam Reslience Project community meeting
On April 6th, 2021 at 10am, The Clallam Resilience Project will convene via zoom for their monthly Community Meeting. This month will feature a presentation by Dr. Allen Lapin, a retired MD and current instructor in the Addiction Studies program, and Anna King, the director the Early Childhood Education Department. The two instructors will present on how they incorporate … [Read more...] about Teaching About ACEs at Peninsula College: A Clallam Reslience Project community meeting
Washington’s Minor Guardianship Court forms
Washington State’s new Uniform Guardianship Act replaces the nonparent custody laws, and the official state forms are now available. The forms are currently available on the Washington Court’s List of All Forms page, just look for the Guardianship forms, then the minor guardianship forms, or clikc below. Click here for an article describing the minor guardianship law. If … [Read more...] about Washington’s Minor Guardianship Court forms
CLE: Overview of the new minor guardianship law
Credits: 1.5 Credits PendingDate: DECEMBER 19, 2020Time: 10:30am - NoonPrice: Free, suggested $35 donation to CJCPLZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h3RS4PPeT4GfOmb2AnCYfQ Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers is sponsoring this CLE designed to provide an overview of the new minor guardianship statute that goes into effect on January 1, 2021. This … [Read more...] about CLE: Overview of the new minor guardianship law
CLE: Secondary trauma and self care
Secondary Trauma & Self Care, a CLE by the Clallam Resilience Project. Wed, Nov 4th, 9:00-11:00amFreeThis training will explain Secondary Traumatic Stress, CompassionFatigue and Vicarious Trauma. Participants will be able torecognize warning signs and personal triggers, understand theimportance of self-care, and develop a personal self-care plan. Click here to … [Read more...] about CLE: Secondary trauma and self care