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Webinar: What Every Adult Needs to Know

Virtual Event

A 2-hour webinar from Kristi House covers what every adult needs to know about child sexual abuse… This online presentation is designed for parents who would like to be better equipped to prevent child sexual abuse from occurring and for adults working in child serving organizations. This class will assist adults to identify signs and...

Free

Webinar: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC 101)

Virtual Event

A 3-hour webinar from Kristi House about child sex-trafficking, and the commercial sexual exploitation of children... This 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...

Free

Gables Literacy Festival

War Memorial Youth Center 405 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us at the Gables Literacy Festival where you can meet Kristi House's Prevention & Education Team and Pedro the Facility Pup! 📚💙 Embark on a literacy journey and join us under the Youth Center tree canopy at 405 University Drive for a daylong celebration and book fair on Saturday, May 29 from 11 a.m....

Free

Webinar: Children and Traumatic Stress

Virtual Event

A 2-hour webinar from Kristi House about traumatic stress in children... 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 that plan to work with children in other...

Free

Resilience in Youth Virtual Event

Virtual Event

Students: Earn Community Service Hours! Join Kristi House's Prevention & Education Team for a free, hour-long panel where experts and guest speakers will answer questions about resilience, coping skills, and overall mental wellness for youth. Students who attend will receive 2 hours of community service for their participation and for sharing information about keeping students strong....

Free

Webinar: Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior

Virtual Event

A 2-hour webinar from Kristi House about children with problematic sexual behavior... Both boys and girls might display sexual behavior problems and sexual abuse isn’t necessarily a factor. Recognizing and responding to sexual behavior problems is important since research suggests a quarter to half of child sexual abuse involves children acting out on other children....

Free

Webinar: Hurricanes – Supporting Families through Trauma

Virtual Event

Studies suggest being informed and prepared for storms lessen the impact of trauma on young children. In this training, we provide guidance on how families can better prepare for and respond to hurricanes and the threat of hurricanes in ways that diminish child suffering and trauma in the aftermath of a storm. This training also...

Free

Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Men & Boys

Virtual Event

This workshop helps participants develop strategies to engage with male victims of human trafficking. Attendees will gain a broader knowledge of cultural-specific vulnerabilities that place boys and young men at greater risk for sex and labor trafficking, and ways to improve identification and treatment. This session is presented by Nathan Earl, an anti-trafficking pioneer, advocate...

Free

Webinar: The Importance of Dad’s Role in Fostering Healthy Boundaries

Virtual Event

A Father's Day special, learn tips for raising calm, positive, and safe children... Studies suggest that loving, encouraging fathers who respond calmly when their children misbehave or get upset, raise boys who are less aggressive and girls who are less negative with their friends. Join us to learn more on the importance of dad's role...

Free

Hurricanes: Supporting Families Through Trauma (Webinar)

Virtual Event

Studies suggest being informed and prepared for storms lessen the impact of trauma on young children. In this training, we provide guidance Studies suggest being informed and prepared for storms lessen the impact of trauma on young children. In this training, we provide guidance on how families can better prepare for and respond to hurricanes and the threat of hurricanes in...

Free
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