National Wear Blue Day is Friday, March 31, 2023! 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: "I #WearBlueDay2023! forContinue reading "National Wear Blue Day"
It is the responsibility of adults to provide the safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments that help children thrive. We encourage everyone to support families and keep children safe. There are several things you can do to raise awareness and impact positive change during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County is asking everyone to wear BLUE every Friday in April to help us raise awareness about child abuse prevention. So wear blue, take a selfie and post it to our Facebook page @CACofSedgwickCounty and/or Instagram @cac_SedgwickCounty with the hashtag #WearBlue2022! and/or #GoBlueICT. Help us reach as many people as possible with child abuse prevention information by following us on social media and sharing our posts!
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 atContinue reading "Preventing Infant Abuse with the Period of PURPLE Crying®"
The City of Wichita will sign the proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention month on Tuesday, April 5 at 9am, Council Chambers, 1st floor, City Hall, 455 N Main. You can park in the City Hall parking lot. In the past the city has validated our parking. You do need to walk through the metal detector so please plan to arrive around 8:45am.
Being culturally competent means learning new patterns of behaviors, research trends, and social cues of a specific community and then effectively applying them into our personal and professional lives. ThisContinue reading "LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency: Best Practices for Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families"
Sedgwick County will sign the proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention month on Wednesday, April 6 at 9am, in the Commission Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main. You can park in the county garage. In the past the county has validated parking. You do need to walk through the metal detector so please plan to arrive around 8:45am.
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 withContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parentContinue reading "Connections Matter in Early Childhood- Day 1"
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 workplacesContinue reading "Making the Connection: Strong Families, Strong Businesses and Strong Communities"
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!"
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’sContinue reading "Expanded Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting, and Supporting"
Being culturally competent means learning new patterns of behaviors, research trends, and social cues of a specific community and then effectively applying them into our personal and professional lives. ThisContinue reading "LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency: Best Practices for Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families"
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 ExperiencesContinue reading "An Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences"
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parentContinue reading "Connections Matter in Early Childhood – Day 2"
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 toContinue reading "ACEs and Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
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 toContinue reading "Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting & Supporting"
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, theyContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"
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: "I #WearBlueDay2023Continue reading "Blue Friday- Wear Blue to show support!"
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 withContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
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"
What prevention efforts are established that focus on preventing child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place? The answer is very little. This training will focus on primary prevention strategies to empower mandatory reporters, help-seeking agencies, and all individuals who interact with families in their communities to help alleviate the risks of childContinue reading "A Shift in Perspective: A Preventative Approach in Supporting Families and Reducing Child Abuse and Neglect"
HOPE is a new way of seeing and talking about experiences that support children’s growth and development into healthy, resilient adults. Based in the “Science of the Positive” research, the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences training provides participants an overview of the HOPE framework and the research behind how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) mitigate theContinue reading "Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences"
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"
An intro and information training on Human Trafficking presented by ICT SOS. REGISTER HERE.
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 theContinue 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"
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"
Con el sueño de un mundo donde los niños puedan crecer felices, sanos y a salvo, Darkness to Light se compromete a facultar a las personas para prevenir el abuso sexual de menores. Creemos que la protección de los niños es responsabilidad de los adultos y que gracias a la educación y la capacitación, estaránContinue reading "(Español) Darkness to Light – Que es Stewards of Children"
What prevention efforts are established that focus on preventing child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place? The answer is very little. This training will focus on primary prevention strategies to empower mandatory reporters, help-seeking agencies, and all individuals who interact with families in their communities to help alleviate the risks of childContinue reading "A Shift in Perspective: A Preventative Approach in Supporting Families and Reducing Child Abuse and Neglect"
No clear line separates normative from problematic sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in childhood and adolescence occurs on a continuum, from typical, to concerning, to problematic. In this presentation, you willContinue reading "Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB)"
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designedContinue reading "Connections Matter in Early Childhood"
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: "I #WearBlueDay2023Continue reading "Blue Friday- Wear Blue to show support!"
HOPE is a new way of seeing and talking about experiences that support children’s growth and development into healthy, resilient adults. Based in the “Science of the Positive” research, the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences training provides participants an overview of the HOPE framework and the research behind how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) mitigate theContinue reading "Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences"
Join us for our annual Take Back the Night community fair, rally, and march. Come learn about amazing resources in the community, show your support for survivors, and be aContinue reading "Take Back the Night"
Step Up for KIDS is a timed or untimed 5K run and Memorial Walk that benefits the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. The 20th annual event will take placeContinue reading "Step UP for KIDS and Memorial Walk 2023"
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FREE DAY OF PRAYER RESOURCES 29th Annual Blue Sunday - A Day of Prayer for Abused Children and Those Who Rescue Them - For Immediate Release April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to remember the millions of children who are victims of abuse/neglect, Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention isContinue reading "National Blue Sunday Day of Prayer for Abused Children"
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizesContinue reading "El Día de los Niños"