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Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We know that when adults are informed, they take steps to protect children from sexual abuse. During the award-winning Steward of Children prevention training, you will hear from survivors who lived through childContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"

Early experiences, both positive and negative, impact brain development, shape behavior and influence our ability to navigate life. This training discusses neurological and environmental factors driving the behaviors of children who have experienced traumatic events. Participants will take a closer look at how to respond with connection and compassion to their own lived experiences andContinue reading "Becoming Trauma Aware"

Join us each Wednesday in April from 12-1pm Central time to learn more about drug endangered children from experts, those with lived experiences and professionals working to provide help, hopeContinue reading "Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness Brown Bag Series"

Early experiences, both positive and negative, impact brain development, shape behavior and influence our ability to navigate life. This training discusses neurological and environmental factors driving the behaviors of children who have experienced traumatic events. Participants will take a closer look at how to respond with connection and compassion to their own lived experiences andContinue reading "Becoming Trauma Aware"

How do we ensure that children have a safe, stable, nurturing environment in which to grow? One strategy is engaging communities to support family-friendly policy and practice changes. Family-friendly workplaces and a family-friendly society are good for children, parents, and elders; they are in the best interest of employers; and, in the long run, theyContinue reading "Making the Connection: Strong Families, Strong Businesses and Strong Communities"

Professionals who work with children are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. Presented by Kansas Children’s Service League and the Kansas Department for Children and Families, this training addresses areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of childContinue reading "Expanded Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting, and Supporting"

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¿Qué significa ser un informante obligatorio? La ley de Kansas exige que muchos profesionales que trabajan con niños denuncien la sospecha de abuso y negligencia infantil. Los participantes aprenderán sobre las leyes de abuso y negligencia infantil de Kansas; indicadores físicos y de comportamiento del maltrato infantil; cuándo hacer un reporte; qué información se necesita;Continue reading "Protegiendo a los Niños: Reconocer y Responder"