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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Listen to our webinar Exploring Suicide Risk among Youth Involved with the Justice and/or Child Protective Services Systems. Full details/ listen: tinyurl.com/s8apaz2h #youarenotalone #youareloved #NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #SuicidePreventionMonth #september #suicide #reducestigma

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

View our toolkit for Teachers & Education Professionals that complies our resources into 1 sheet! Learn about resources that can help #teachers & #educators as they work with #children. Choose from podcast & webinar episodes, and fact sheets: www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/wp-cont... #BacktoSchool

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In July, Mt. Hope Family Center hosted its Sustaining Change Clinical Training Day in Rochester, NY. Attendees (including some of our Faculty Researchers!) came together for 9 sessions diving into trauma-informed, equity-centered practice. The day was filled w/ learning, connection & wellness!

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We can't believe it's #BackToSchool time again! We will be sharing multiple resources for #educators and #parents over the next few weeks as #kids are starting back. First up is our factsheet Fostering Resilience in Schools! tinyurl.com/te5x8cf5

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

TRANSFORM's Faculty Emeritus Consultant, Catherine Cerulli, JD, PhD, was a featured speaker in a recent webinar, that focused on reimagining how family courts respond to child maltreatment & domestic violence. More info/ access the full webinar & Dr. Cerulli's talk recording : shorturl.at/UJJBU

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join our team at Mt. Hope Family Center! We are seeking a Clinical Director to lead our talented team of clinicians and help advance our mission of preventing child abuse and promoting resilience through research, clinical care, and education. Learn more/apply today! shorturl.at/qmsUB

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE- October 1, 2026 at 1PM ET: Join the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance for a half-day Zoom conference, Sharenting Children on Social Media: An emerging form of Psychological Maltreatment. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Sharenting#SocialMedia #children #maltreatment

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In NYC on the 28th⁉️Join us for a free staged reading of Celebratio Vitae highlighting the vital issue of preventing #childabuse and #neglect. Lunch & a focus group will follow to collect feedback. Plus, everyone will get a $20 thank you gift card! Full details below❗️ RSVP: tinyurl.com/4dufp3rf

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In NYC on the 28th?!? Join us for a free staged reading of Celebratio Vitae! The play focuses on the importance of the prevention of #childabuse and #neglect. Lunch and a $20 thank you gift card included! See full details below. RSVP: redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surve...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Read our factsheet, Fostering Resilience in Early Childhood Settings: Responding to Children Who Have Experienced Maltreatment, for #SocialWellnessMonth. It highlights the importance of teachers in early childhood settings recognizing & understanding early childhood maltreatment tinyurl.com/398sc9cs

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

July is Social Wellness Month focusing on building healthy relationships & strengthening support networks. Read our factsheet, Child Maltreatment & Relationships in Childhood, to learn how #maltreatment affects #children & positive impacts healthy #relationships can have: tinyurl.com/4nfjhhxb

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In NYC on Tuesday, July 28?!? Join us and our partners, Houses on the Moon Theater Company, for a free staged reading of the play, Celebratio Vitae, which focuses on the importance of #childabuse and #neglect #prevention. See full details below and RSVP at: redcap.link/akijzgh7

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

From fact sheets to podcast episodes and quick videos to recorded webinars, we have many ways to explore our resources and learn about prevention efforts that protect #kids from #childabuse and #neglect. Check out our in-depth resources: psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/transform/resources/

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Check out our newest factsheets plus more on our website to learn about protecting #kids from #childabuse and #neglect: www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/transfo...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Kids need support after experiencing #abuse & #neglect, which can impact them throughout their lives. #parents, #caregivers, & child-serving professionals, including #educators, #pediatric staff, #lawenforcement, & court systems can help create better futures for #kids. See how: tinyurl.com/v9fvw64m

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy Play Day! 🙂 Playing helps #kids build cognitive, physical, creative, and emotional skills essential for their development and well-being. Play can even help #children build #resilience after experiencing #trauma.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join us for Mt. Hope Family Center's Sustaining Change Clinical Training '26 for a powerful, trauma-informed training experience designed to elevate your practice, deepen impact, and build resilience across communities. Register by Saturday, 6/20: tinyurl.com/bdecf789

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Check out our resource toolkits! We have 5 that compile our resources into content specific information sheets for: ☑️Parents and Caregivers ☑️Teachers and Education Professionals ☑️Pediatric Medical Professionals ☑️Law Enforcement ☑️Court Serving Professionals www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/transfo...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We just published our newest e-newsletter! Read it here: tinyurl.com/4zaprc3y And if you don't already receive them (we send them out quarterly), sign up to join our email list today! 😃 lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/plqEpy3

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Read our fact sheet, Child Maltreatment and Suicide for Caregivers, to learn about children who experience maltreatment, why they are more likely to have thoughts about suicide, & how #caregivers can help build protective strengths: tinyurl.com/y853e67h #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #YouAreNotAlone

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Thanks to SAMHSA for reminding us: Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing. Read more: www.samhsa.gov/mental-healt... #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Month, read Child Maltreatment and Suicide for Healthcare Workers & Child Serving Agencies. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #YouAreNotAlone #children #teenagers #maltreatment #socialworkers #healthcare #teachers

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

For National #Child #Abuse #Prevention Month, read our fact sheet, Child Maltreatment & Biological Outcomes. It highlights lessons learned from decades of science regarding child maltreatment & discusses how child abuse & neglect affects children’s biology & physical outcomes tinyurl.com/4a56jz4w

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For National Child Abuse Prevention Month, read our fact sheet, Child Maltreatment and Relationships in Childhood. The sheet highlights lessons learned from decades of science regarding #child #maltreatment and how #childabuse and #neglect affects children’s relationships: tinyurl.com/hzddswfh

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Erin’s Law mandates child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention education in #schools & presents an opportunity to effectively fight CSA. Read on to learn more about the topic & how Erin's Law can be used more effectively in NY State to #protect #children: tinyurl.com/yy6k795h #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

For #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, read our fact sheet on a first of its kind program to reduce #ChildSexualAbuse. The sheet includes a link to the full study article co-authored by our grant's PI, Jennie Noll, PhD, and Research Faculty, Justin Russotti, PhD, LCSW! tinyurl.com/39pyatxz

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📣📣COMING UP: WEDNESDAY!! 📣📣 Virtual Respondent Verification Meeting April 15th | 12-1 PM ET | Zoom meeting Hear a discussion and insights on findings on the use of a child maltreatment risk assessment tool that has been used in family court. Register: urmc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

For #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth (SAAM), read our fact sheet, Preventing & Responding to Child Sexual Abuse: What Do You Need to Know? A Toolkit. This toolkit discusses child sexual abuse (CSA), signs of #abuse, #prevention efforts, how to respond to a CSA disclosure, and general #resources.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

IN ONE WEEK: Join two of our research faculty members for the Virtual Respondent Verification Meeting! Hear a discussion and insights on findings on the use of a #child #maltreatment risk assessment tool that has been used in #family #court. Register here: urmc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Toolkit #5‼️ (This is the last one in our new series- to check them all out, scroll down in our feed😃) Resources for Court Serving Professionals View resources for #judges, #lawyers, #LawClerks, & other #court professionals to protect #children from #childabuse & #neglect & offer #families support.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

BRAND NEW: Toolkit #4‼️ Resources for Law Enforcement Click the link below to see a list of our resources that #police #officers, #detectives, and other #LawEnforcement professionals can use to protect #children from #childabuse & #neglect and offer #families support.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

BRAND NEW: Toolkit #3‼️ Click the link below to see a list of our resources that #pediatricians, #pediatricnurses, and other #pediatric professionals can use to protect #patients from #childabuse & #neglect and offer #families support. www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/wp-cont...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

BRAND NEW: Toolkit #2‼️ Resources for Teachers & Education Professionals Click the link below to see a list of our resources that #teachers and #Education professionals can use to protect #students from #childabuse and #neglect and offer support. www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/wp-cont...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

NEW Toolkit‼️Resources for Parents & Caregivers- www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/wp-cont... #parents #caregivers #Prevention of #childabuse and #neglect

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join our e-mail list to receive newsletters, resources, and information about the TRANSFORM Research Center. Stay up-to-date on our work and connect with us! 🙂 lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/plqEpy3

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Special thanks to all the #socialworkers that work on our research projects & interventions at the Mt. Hope Family Center during this #SocialWorkMonth! We are grateful for their expertise as well as their care for the #children, #youth, & #families we serve.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (#FASD) is a lifelong developmental disability. Read our fact sheet to learn about the prevalence of FASD in kids, the importance of a diagnosis & many resources available to families: tinyurl.com/2us2s8ss

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📚✨ Happy National #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! ✨📚 Today we celebrate the power of #reading & the #knowledge it unlocks for #children everywhere helping to build strong language & literacy skills that set #kids up for lifelong success. Let’s ensure every #child has the chance to discover the joy of #books

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Less than 5 months! Save the Date: Science + Community Impact Conference July 7–9, 2026 StayBridge Suites Rochester, NY A gathering dedicated to resilience & collaborative learning, hands-on workshops, & evidence-based training. Watch our social media for more details! Registration opens soon!

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Read our factsheet, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Talking Points for Advocates, that discusses the benefits of investing in prevention strategies to combat child sex abuse & research findings advocates can use as talking points to stress the importance of prevention programs: tinyurl.com/22cxmwab

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

✔️out the #research studies we work on: Family Health Study: Long-Term & Multi generational Impact of Maltreatment, Project TRAIL (Thriving, Responding, & Adapting in Interpersonal Life), and Resilient Roots. Continue reading to learn more about each study- www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/transfo...

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Do you have the YouTube app? Today is #NationalAppDay, so watch our five short videos! Each highlights ways various groups can help work towards the prevention of #childabuse and #neglect, respond to it, and help #children thrive in the face of #adversity: tinyurl.com/v9fvw64m

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Since the weather has turned cooler for many and right into winter for others, it would be a great time to listen to our podcast! Hear from experts & practitioners who work in the #child #maltreatment & child-serving fields as they discuss a wide range of topics: tinyurl.com/3b7saxzp

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

During this season of giving & gratitude, we want to express our thankfulness for our faculty who continuously conducts research to reduce #childabuse and #neglect, our administrative team who helps support our initiatives, and YOU! Thanks for following us😊🫶 We are also on Facebook, LinkedIn, & X.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Today is #WorldChildrensDay to honor #children all around the world and their right to live safe & supported lives. Our work centers around initiatives that identify ways to prevent #childabuse and #neglect and our wish for kids to live free from abuse & neglect.

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Today is Education Support Professionals Day to honor the wide range of education support professionals, including paraeducators, clerical staff, and bus drivers who help students succeed. Each of them plays a vital role in supporting students and families while helping schools thrive!

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Building safe, nurturing environments for kids who experience #childabuse & #neglect can help them heal from the #adversity they face. #Educators play an important role as they can help build student #resilience in school settings. Read Fostering Resilience in Schools for info: tinyurl.com/mpnznfsm

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our webinar, Using Adolescent Developmental Science to Transform the Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice Systems, discusses the report, The Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity for All Youth and how adolescent developmental science can be applied to child-serving systems: tinyurl.com/4jfe73rs

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TRANSFORM Research Center @transformcenter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It's #NationalAdoptionMonth! Listen to our podcast episode, Childcare in the Court System & a Life-Long Passion for Foster Care. Listen to a #foster mom who fostered 45+ people, 8 of whom she adopted, and who directs a Family Court's childcare center. Full details/listen here: tinyurl.com/4yrer5td

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