Sonoma CASA values diversity in all forms, including gender identity and expression. We proactively include gender pronouns as part of our efforts to be gender-inclusive.
Gender pronouns are the words that people choose to refer to themselves.
she/her/hers
he/him/his
they/them/theirs
Just my name, please!
This is not an exhaustive list of all pronouns, which do evolve. If you ask someone’s pronoun and you have not heard it previously, it is not insulting to ask for the spelling and different conjugations. Just let the person know you are asking to make sure their pronouns are respected.
Consistently using someone’s correct pronouns shows respect for that individual’s gender identity. When someone is referred to with the wrong pronoun, that person may feel dismissed, alienated, or unwelcome.
Pronouns are a matter of self-determination. We can’t assume someone’s gender identity based on appearances.
Many people may be learning about gender pronouns for the first time. We are proud to facilitate awareness about these important issues.
The new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Executive Director Heloisa Heinen at her office in Kenwood on Monday, May 17, 2021. (Photo by Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune)
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The Juvenile Law Institute presenters on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, UCSD Medical School Professor Ken Jones, M.D., and Andy Torzon, a therapist who works with him, have volunteered to provide virtual training to judges, social workers, probation officers, CASAs and other groups on this important topic.
FASDs impact 1 in 20 newborns and are twice as common as Autism Spectrum Disorder. A very high percentage of FASD youth encounter the juvenile justice system, including a staggering 61% of adolescents.
Learn more by watching this 16-minute video:
The California Department of Social Services is supporting Parents Anonymous in the launch of the new California Parent and Youth Helpline, which provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are requesting your assistance in promoting the helpline by sharing the below information with your contacts and placing the logo on relevant websites:
The California Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for services in English, Spanish and other languages. For more information, visit: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/
Thank you for your efforts to spread awareness of this valuable resource!
K-LOVE’s Kindra Ponzio talked with CASA Of Sonoma County Board Member Bob Chapman about the need for advocates to be the voice of foster kids in the court system.
Listen to the interview here!
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K-LOVE’s Kindra Ponzio talked with CASA Of Sonoma County Board Member Bob Chapman about the need for advocates to be the voice of foster kids in the court system. Listen to it here!
(All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)
