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Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: Road to Recovery - Trauma and Justice: Treatment and Recovery Through the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services 10/11/2011

Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Trauma is a universal experience of people in treatment and recovery for substance use and mental disorders. Trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem. Trauma occurs as a result of violence, abuse, neglect, disaster, war, and other emotionally destructive experiences. Similar to substance use and mental disorders, trauma can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, economics, race, ethnicity, geography, disability, or sexual orientation. People can overcome traumatic experiences with appropriate support and intervention; but left untreated, trauma significantly increases the risk of substance use and/or mental disorders, chronic physical diseases, and early death. The effects of trauma place a heavy burden on individuals, families, and communities and create challenges for all public institutions, jails, prisons, and service systems. This show will examine the need to address trauma in the delivery of substance use and/or mental disorders treatment and recovery services, how to screen and identify individuals with trauma-related problems, and provide suggested interventions and support services. Discussion will include what interventions work, how to collaborate, and how to provide a full range of support services to ensure a full and sustained recovery.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Feminist Media Review: Fed Up Women's Coalition 10/10/2011

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day. Tonight, Maura McGovern and Sasha Scott, 'Fed Up VT' members talk about their trip to New York City and leading a 'Fed Up' march, the 'Slutwalk' which took place in Burlington, Vermont and opportunities for the future.

Under the Dome: Statehouse Conversations: State Auditor Tom Salmon 10/07/2011

Vermont State Auditor drops in to talk about what the Auditor's department is doing to get things back on track after Hurricane Irene. Tom talks about the state of the Waterburry complex, what everyone should be doing about record keeping regarding FEMA and other insurance claims, and warns us about Storm Chasers- unsavory clean up crews that may prey on the unwtting. Also discussed is Vermont's upcoming audit, with possible variences in state-wide school taxes. With: Suzanne Groenewold (Fall Mountain Productions) Mike Obuchowski Tom Salmon.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 10/06/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Vermont Access Network (VAN): Vermont Commons: Sen. Anthony Pollina 10/05/2011

John Bloch interviews Washington County Sen. Anthony Pollina about his freshman legislative session and his work on the Senate Health Care Committee.

Women Helping Battered Women: Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Women Helping Battered Women Events 09/30/2011

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and Women Helping Battered Women (WHBW), in collaboration with its community partners, will be holding Feature Event, A Survivor Stands beside Me. Host Sam Mayfield speaks with Darrell Crawford Morris, Education & Public Relations Specialist with Women Helping Battered Women, Steve Mease, Photographer and Stefani Crouse, a survivor of domestic violence about the event and the awareness it is meant to create in the community.

Vaishali Patil, Challenging the Largest Proposed Nuclear Power Plant in the World 09/28/2011

Environmental and Human rights Activist Vaishali Patil on the efforts and challenges of stopping the construction of the world's largest nuclear power plant, Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant, in India. Patil is a member of Committee Against Disastrous Projects in KonKan. She speaks at the Unitarian Church in Montpelier. For more information, please visit vyda.org.

Nuclear Free Future: Inspiration from India: Vaishali Patil, Challenging the World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant 09/27/2011

Host Margaret Harrington speaks with Environmental and Human rights Activist Vaishali Patil on the efforts and challenges of stopping the construction of the world's largest nuclear power plant, Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant, in India. Patil is a member of Committee Against Disastrous Projects in KonKan.

Vermont Workers' Center: Meeting the Challenges: Irene, Good Jobs, Healthcare, Workers Rights 09/23/2011

Traven Leyson hosts this monthly call-in. Guests Jill Charbonneau, President AFL-CIO, David Newby, President Emeritus Wisconsin AFL-CIO, Jim McGee, Executive Director at Transit Employees' Health & Welfare Fund speak with Traven on Rebuilding with Human Rights for Economic and Climate Justice, the fight for job creation, healthcare for all & workers rights.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 09/20/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!