Posts by TIJF
Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2022
Many of the symptoms people experience from exposure to the trauma of others, are simply the brain and body reacting to something that needs to be addressed. TIJF works to educate community heroes to both understand and respond to those symptoms with tools and techniques to help mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma and to…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month with The Innocent Justice Foundation
During a trip to Yellowstone with her family, Beth Medina, the CEO of The Innocent Justice Foundation was enjoying a view of the waterfalls, when a gentleman approached her and commented on her t-shirt. He said, “that is a great organization, it saves lives”. Beth told him who she was, and he went on to…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month with The Innocent Justice Foundation
Join us in supporting heroes this May! In an effort to grow and share our Helping Advocates Rebound from Trauma (HART) program, we will be hosting several training opportunities this May. We will provide free vicarious trauma mitigation and mental health & wellness training to San Diego County victim serving professionals. We have one full-day…
Read MoreTask Force Topics: The Ripple Effect of Vicarious Trauma
Often because of indirect exposure to the trauma of others, individuals may experience similar symptoms as the victim or survivor. Join us to discuss the ripple effect of vicarious trauma with our CEO Beth Medina and TIJF trainer Jean McCallister, owner of JGM Consulting LLC, who has more than 30 years of experience working to…
Read MoreTask Force Topics: Sextortion and Catfishing
Sextortion and Catfishing: What can you do if it happens to you? Join us February 14, 2022, at 10 AM PST, on Facebook Live, for this discussion with Anthony Maez, Deputy Commander Albuquerque PD, Internal Affairs Division about sextortion and catfishing. What are they? What can you do if it happens to you?
Read MoreTask Force Topics: Supporting the Mental Health of First Responders
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMT’s, victim advocates all embrace their responsibility “to preserve and protect” and take care of others … but how do we take care of them? Join us on Facebook Live, Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10 AM PST for a discussion with Ronald Rufo, a 22-year veteran of the Chicago Police…
Read MoreTHANK YOU!
We are grateful for your support! Victim serving work takes an emotional toll, and exposure to violent materials and events, or victim stories is a requirement of many first-responder & health and human service professions. Vicarious trauma can be catastrophic, resulting in depression, burn-out, and sometimes suicide. With your contributions, our organization is able to…
Read MoreTask Force Topics: Stories of Resilience
Join us on Facebook Live on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10 AM PST, to discuss stories of resilience with Alan Flora, retired ICAC Commander and TIJF trainer. Professionals in helping careers often experience vicarious trauma from their exposure to traumatic materials and events. Since 2009, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force teams across the…
Read MoreTIJF’s GivingTuesday – Learn more in 59.7 seconds
This short video will help you learn more about The Innocent Justice Foundation. https://innocentjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TIJF-Giving-Tuesday-2021-CatalyticGold.mp4
Read MoreYou Can Donate Cryptocurrency!
We have added the option of donating cryptocurrency to our donation page, and Every.org is matching a donors first crypto donation up to $100 during the month of November! #FallGivingChallenge Every little “BIT” counts! Your donations support important mental health and wellness programming for those working in professions that expose them to the trauma of…
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