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MPSI Research Colloquium Series (2012 WINTER COLLOQUIA SCHEDULE) Read More
Lifespan Investigation of Family, Health and Environment (LIFHE) Read More
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Events and Seminars

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Prevention and Intervention with Perpetrators of Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence: May 16 2012 at 9:00 AM
Merrill-Palmer Institute, the historic Freer House
Prevention and Intervention with Perpetrators of Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence 3 CE hours (social work) .3 SB-CEU This workshop examines the characteristics and context of perpetration of intimate partner and sexual violence with both adult and juvenile offenders. The goal of the workshop is to identify appropriate and effective intervention and prevention strategies to address violence. Issues of age and gender will be explored as they relate to treatment needs of sexual offenders and perpetrators of intimate partner violence. Presented by: Poco Kernsmith, Ph.D., Associate Professor School of Social Work Wayne State University PARKING FREE FROM 8:30 – 9:00 a.m! Parking $5.00 after 9:00 am. (Please bring exact change). For more information about the event, registration, location and parking, Please download our flyer
Welfare Reform: Understanding its Policies and Implications: June 13 2012 at 9:00 AM
Merrill-Palmer Institute, the historical Freer House
Welfare Reform: Understanding its Policies and Implications 3 CE hours (social work) .3 SB-CEU Welfare and welfare reform can affect families in a variety of ways. This workshop will explain the development of welfare policies; examine the most recent welfare policy changes; and discuss the possible unintended consequences of these changes. Strategies to help professionals address these consequences will also be identified. Presented by: Shirley Thomas, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical ProfessorSchool of Social Work Wayne State University PARKING FREE FROM 8:30 – 9:00 a.m! Parking $5.00 after 9:00 am. (Please bring exact change). For more information about the event, registration, location and parking, Please download our flyer
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Improving children’s development and well-being

The Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute (MPSI) for Child and Family Development has been a vital part of Michigan’s landscape for nearly a century. Founded in 1920 as the Merrill-Palmer Institute, early efforts were aimed at serving Detroit’s children through formalized, academic programs in child development – a discipline then in its infancy. Over the years, the Institute has trained generations of early childhood researchers, teachers and mothers, as well as conducting pioneering research in the field with applications nation-wide.

Today, MPSI remains at the cutting edge of research and training in child development. Long recognized as a leader in childhood research, early education, and family outreach, MPSI continues to expand its efforts to meet the changing conditions and pressures of modern society on urban families and young children.