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IN PERSON: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (9.27.23)

North Dade Regional Library 2455 NW 183rd St Conference Room, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, Miami Gardens, FL, US

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. Continuing Education...

Free

Webinar: Hurricanes – Supporting Families Through Trauma (10.17.23)

Studies suggest being informed and prepared for storms lessens the impact of trauma on young children…A hurricane preparedness training. Preparation is key to trauma prevention. This training provides guidance on how families can better prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other disasters by identifying key factors that can promote readiness and resilience in children....

Webinar: Children and Traumatic Stress (10.24.23)

A 2-hour webinar from Kristi House about how traumatic stress affects children and how adults can help...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...

Webinar: Amor del Bueno – Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (10.26.23)

Learn how to identify Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships from Latinx teens...Amor del Bueno (Good Love) is a riveting and relatable 15-minute film written and produced by teens. The film portrays a high school aged Latinx couple going through an abusive relationship. The film is followed by a facilitated discussion meant to help participants explore the...

Webinar: Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (10.31.23)

A 2-hour webinar from Kristi House about children with problematic sexual behavior...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...

Mental Wellbeing Equity Summit (Hybrid Event)

Florida Blue Foundation 8600 Northwest 36th Street 1st Floor Conference Center, Doral, FL 33166, Doral, FL, US

A hybrid symposium supporting professionals in engaging communities equitably... Join us for an enlightening and insightful event aimed at bolstering the efforts of human services professionals to strengthen mental wellbeing support to all communities. Curated sessions will delve into challenges and actionable strategies for improving services to communities encountering barriers. The afternoon session will also explore ways...

Webinar: Stewards of Children (11.14.23)

A 2-hour webinar about how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse…This 2-hour, nationally recognized, best practice program uses videos, workbook activities and discussion to engage and educate about child sexual abuse and how to keep children safe. Parents, college students, working professionals, volunteers at child-serving organizations and other staff at agencies...

Webinar: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (11.16.23)

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

IN PERSON: Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (11.30.23)

North Dade Regional Library 2455 NW 183rd St Conference Room, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, Miami Gardens, FL, US

A 2-hour, in person training from Kristi House about children with problematic sexual behavior...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...

Free

Parents Breaking the Silence: Protecting Boys from Exploitation and Violence

Virtual Event

Join giantslayer., Kristi House, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Chilren and The Do It For James Foundation for a powerful and deeply insightful moderated discussion featuring brave parents who have firsthand experience in the aftermath of their sons' harrowing experiences with sexual abuse, sextortion, sex trafficking and resulting homicide and suicide. This webinar...

Free
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