Stewards of Children
Caring about kids.
Community professional development for educators, clergy, parents, caregivers, childcare professionals, and other adults who want to learn how to protect children in the community.
Child sexual abuse is challenging to talk about. Our best strategy to prevent child sexual abuse is to teach adults about the prevalence of child sexual abuse within our society, how to recognize it, appropriately respond to it, and report it.
Stewards of Children is an evidence-based program developed by the nationally known organization Darkness to Light.
The workshops help professionals:
Recognize your power and impact within your sphere of influence.
Distinguish between myths and facts of child sexual abuse.
Examine ways to minimize opportunities for abuse in various situations, including online and gaming environments.
Discuss strategies to bridge cultural gaps that may potentially inhibit open communication.
Stewards of Children Training
THIS TRAINING IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST.
WHY DOES IT APPLY TO ME?
Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday.
This means that whether you work with youth, are a parent, or are simply a member of a community, it is highly likely that someone you know or care for has experienced, or is currently experiencing, child sexual abuse. It’s going to happen whether you are prepared to deal with it or not – unless you stop it from happening. And the good news, it can be stopped.
Christie Lypka, Prevention Specialist
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To schedule a Stewards of Children workshop for your organization, please contact christiess@washtenawchildren.org.
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“History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.”
— Nelson Mandela