All children deserve to grow up free from harm. As adults, it’s up to us make sure that happens. Child abuse prevention is a shared responsibility and the more we learn, the safer our kids will be.
The Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center is proud to offer education programs for both kids and adults.
What constitutes abuse? How do I know if I need to make a report? What are ACEs? These are just some of the topics addressed in this informative training. Participants will learn about abuse dynamics, the impacts of abuse, mandated reporting, next steps and the recovery process.
Mandated Reporters will learn about the Multidisciplinary Team process, the impacts of disclosure, how to conduct a minimal facts interview and what happens after a mandatory report has been made.
This training discusses the groundbreaking CDC – Kaiser ACE study that scientifically proved the direct correlation between exposure to childhood trauma (aka “toxic stress) and an increased risk of physical mental and behavioral problems later in life. Participants will learn how to understand, recognize and develop strategies to prevent future ACEs before they even start.
The use of an interpreter in forensic interviews is a critical skill requiring precision, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to legal standards. Rooted in science and extensive research, forensic interviews are the proven method of gathering factual, legally defensible information from a child when abuse is suspected. This highly specialized method of talking to children requires extensive training and supervision.
Participants will learn what sets these interpretive sessions apart from others and how to most effectively provide interpretation when working with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
Geared towards elementary school children, participants learn about Internet & body safety and what to do if an unsafe situation arises.
Geared towards middle and high school students, participants learn what constitutes bullying, the impacts & how to respond. Healthy dating and consent in the cyber age are also explored