Capturing Local Beauty

As the saying goes, "It takes a village to raise a child." As school social workers we are part of so many villages. We help support and mold young people as they learn to navigate the world. This is hard work. There are competing responsibilities and always more needs than we have the capacity or resources to provide for. This is exacerbated when youth face challenges that we get little training or education on. Teen dating violence (TDV) is one of those challenges. That's why I created Village of the Heart, a resource hub for navigating TDV as a school social worker. I hope the information and resources you find here provide adequate support and guidance as you navigate your role as part of countless villages.
                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                ~ Dr. Hema D. Shamnarine