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"
Professionals who work with children, including childcare providers, social workers, nurses, educators and others, are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. This training addresses areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of child abuse including shaken baby syndrome,Continue reading "Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting & Supporting"
This training will provide a brief recap of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) followed by a screening of Resilience, a film that chronicles the promising beginnings of a national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat toxic stress, and greatly improve the health of future generations. We will end with group discussion on family and community resilienceContinue reading "ACEs and Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
As with many issues, education is key and human trafficking is no different. ICT SOS is committed to getting the word out about how traffickers target children and teens. When the community knows what to look for, our children are safer. To do this effectively, our staff presents the multi-media curriculum Not Alone: ExploitationContinue reading "Not Alone: Exploitation Awareness (an overview on Human Trafficking)"
The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the peak time when babies cry more often. Infants who cry a lot or are awake and fussy at night are a source of concern for many parents. Because of the normal increase in crying that occurs in the first months of a baby’sContinue reading "Preventing Infant Abuse with the Period of PURPLE Crying®"
Join us for a free screening of the documentary SEXTORTION: The Hidden Pandemic. The film will be followed up with a panel discussion and questions & answer period. About the film: Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic is an investigation into the world of online grooming and sextortion--a present-day reality for one in seven children online. ByContinue reading "Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic Film Screening + Panel Discussion"
Join the CACSC by wearing blue every Friday in April to raise awareness and show your support for child abuse prevention Wear BLUE, Pose & Post. Pose for a selfie wearing blue and Post the photo on social media & tag our Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #goblueforkskids, #WearBlueDay2023 and #GoBlueICT. Example: "IContinue reading "Blue Friday- Wear Blue to show support!"
Children who grow up in safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments that foster hope and resilience are better prepared for lifelong health and well-being. The 1998 landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study demonstrated that many adults recall experiences including abuse, neglect, substance abuse and areas of household dysfunction that led to lifelong poor physical andContinue reading "An Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences"
Extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. This one-hour documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” examines into the science of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. The film is followedContinue reading "ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
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"
Parents, caregivers and educators remain the first line of defense in protecting children against the potential dangers lurking online. This presentation is designed to educate, equip and empower adults with the knowledge and resources needed to help protect children from online dangers including predators, cyber bullies and threats related to gaming, social networking and mobileContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
Many professionals, including emergency services personnel and medical professionals, work with both adults and children and are considered mandated reporters. This training includes information on both adult protective services and child protective services including areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of abuse, how to make a report and what happens afterContinue reading "Recognition, Reporting, & Supporting Related to Adult and Child Protection Services"
