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TBF: Juvenile Justice Resources
January 4, 2024 Juvenile Justice Resource Pages
System of Care:
TN Brighter Futures groups that are a part of this System of Care:
Administrative Office of the Courts
Department of Children’s Services
Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
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TBF: Child Abuse
About Child Abuse: Child abuse and neglect occur when a child under the age of 18 experiences abuse or neglect by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role (religious leader, coach, teacher) that results in current, potential or threat of harm to a child.
At least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States, but many cases are unreported. There are four types of child abuse: Physical, Sexual, Psychological and Neglect.
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DCS Child Protection Services Overview
PowerPoint slides from a presentation titled Child Protection Services Overview, presented on September 4, 2025 by David Imhof, Assistant Commissioner/Regional Operations, Department of Children's Services.
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Ready, Set, Grow: Preventing Child Abuse
PowerPoint slides from a presentation titled Ready, Set, Grow: Preventing Child Abuse, presented on September 4, 2025 by Taylor Thurnau, Early Childhood Program Director at Tennessee Voices, along with accompanying Ready, Set, Grow resources and brochures for families.
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Child Abuse: What You Should Know
PowerPoint slides from a presentation on child abuse and essential awareness information, delivered by Chase Sanders, Clinical Director at the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, on September 4, 2025.
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Recording_TBF Child Abuse
Abusive head trauma remains the leading cause of death from physical abuse in children under 5, accounting for one-third of all child maltreatment fatalities (CDC 2024).
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ACEs Resource Pages_TBF 2023
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Opportunities for Improving Child Development Outcomes
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Brain Injury & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
BEST PRACTICE: Providers across systems should:
SCREEN for prior history of Brain Injury
ASSESS Cognitive & Functional Impairment
EDUCATE staff on Brain Injury
EDUCATE the person about their Brain Injury
PROVIDE and TEACH Accommodations
CONNECT person served with Community Resources
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Screening For Prior History Of Brain Injury
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Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center TBI Resources
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TBI in the Youth Justice System
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Brainline Kids
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