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Webinar: Supporting Families through COVID-19 & Other Crises

Virtual Event

This 2-hour presentation supports professionals working with children, caregivers and other adults during times of crisis and community upheaval that can have detrimental impacts on children specifically as it relates to trauma and the coronavirus pandemic. This presentations provide strategies and tools for mitigating children’s anxiety, fears and despair that often accompanies times of turmoil....

Free

Friends of NWS Virtual Music Trivia Night!

Virtual Event

Britney or Christina? Pearl Jam or Nirvana? Put your musical knowledge to the test in this fun evening of 90's Music Trivia among Friends! The Music Trivia will be played...

$30

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...

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...

Free
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