Child traumatic stress refers to the physical and emotional responses of a child to events that threaten the life of the child or of someone critically important to the child. Social workers, teachers, counselors, and others who plan to work with children in other ways are invited to participate in this informative program to gain...
Both boys and girls might display sexual behavior problems without sexual abuse victimization being the underlying cause. Recognizing sexual behavior problems versus normal sexual development is important, as is knowing how to respond. Research suggests a quarter to half of child sexual abuse involves children acting out on other children, with the behavior impelled by...
This presentation is designed for parents who would like to be better equipped to prevent child sexual abuse from occurring and for adults working in or planning to work in child serving organizations. This class will assist adults to identify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse, help them understand the dynamics of sexual abuse...
This workshop focuses on the impact of different disasters on children and families. It provides information on how these traumas can have long lasting effects, but also emphasizes the help that is available to those affected. REGISTER HERE
This interactive presentation is offered to gain an understanding of how mass violence, specifically gun violence, impacts youth. We will discuss what experts recommend on how to best respond and how to support youth during the aftermath of gun violence. REGISTER HERE This class will provide parents, adults working in child-serving agencies, and the community...
This 3-hour workshop provides a basic overview of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), the extent of the problem and the impact this type of trauma has on children. It will also include tips for identifying and engaging victims and a discussion of services victims need for healing and reintegration into mainstream society. REGISTER NOW...
The Shame and Guilt section is designed to help learners differentiate between shame and guilt, recognize signs of shame in themselves, and identify sources of guilt. A variety of exercises offer ways to recognize and mitigate the effects of both in their lives. This topic is divided into four sections with a total of twenty-four...
This presentation is designed for parents who would like to be better equipped to prevent child sexual abuse from occurring and for adults working in or planning to work in child serving organizations. This class will assist adults to identify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse, help them understand the dynamics of sexual abuse...
The 2024 International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys is a groundbreaking educational and capacity-building event designed to address the often-overlooked issue of violence against men and boys. The Conference was created to serve as a transformative public health intervention to prevent violence against men and boys. Expert speakers from private and governmental public...
The Shame and Guilt section is designed to help learners differentiate between shame and guilt, recognize signs of shame in themselves, and identify sources of guilt. A variety of exercises offer ways to recognize and mitigate the effects of both in their lives. This topic is divided into four sections with a total of twenty-four...
