Championing Children's Mental Health
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Tracy Litman, a public school social worker, shares her journey and passion for helping others, particularly adolescents. She emphasizes the importance of not holding oneself hostage to the past and instead focusing on what one can do from here forward.
Tracy has been recognized with numerous awards for her dedication to her work, including being named Minnesota School Social Worker of the Year. She has also been involved with organizations such as PAVSA (Program Aide for Victims of Sexual Assault) and DAIP (Domestic Abuse Intervention Project).
Tracy's personal story includes her experience as the legal guardian of a child with disabilities, which has shaped her advocacy work. She is now a board member of the Miller-Dwan Foundation, where she continues to fight for children's mental health and access to support.
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1. Introduction and Tracy's Career (00:00:00)
2. Supporting Survivors: PAVSA and DAIP (00:09:43)
3. Addressing Domestic Violence (00:12:04)
4. From Guardian to Advocate: Tracy's Personal Journey (00:14:25)
5. Championing Children's Mental Health (00:21:00)
6. Moving Forward: Don't Hold Yourself Hostage to the Past (00:26:16)
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