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....
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 individually and there will be performances from select NWS Fellows. Each ticketholder will be entered into a drawing to win a Private Wine Class for...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
