Keeping Kids Safe

Child sexual abuse is “a silent epidemic,” according to the American Medical Association. It is so widespread that each of us probably knows someone who has been victimized or who has abused. The Enough Abuse series empowers parents, youth, professionals and other concerned adults to prevent people from victimizing children and youth today and to prevent children from developing abusive behaviors in the future.


We are thankful to collaborate this month with Internet Crimes Against Children to hear their expertise on keeping kids safe online.


Objectives:

  • Understand child abuse as a public health problem
  • Understand the nature and scope of child sexual abuse and exploitation
  • Minimize dangers to our children in our communities and online
  • Navigate the internet and understand what happens when children “log on”
  • Recognize signs and conditions that support child sexual abuse
  • Recognize potential grooming behaviors in adults
  • Learn strategies for preventing child sexual abuse
  • Learn how to respond to disclosures and report child sexual abuse
  • Identify “developmentally expected” sexual behaviors of children and youth and recognize those that might be inappropriate, coercive, abusive or illegal
  • Respond to all sexual behaviors in ways that promote healthy development of children and that support others who may be affected

    April 2024 Online Series

    Session 1: Enough Abuse: Understanding the Issue
    Tuesday, April 2, 2024
    12-1 M/1-2 C

    Session 2: Online Safety with Special Guest: Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    12-1 M/1-2 C

    Session 3: Enough Abuse: Recognizing and Responding

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    12-1 M/ 1-2 C

    Session 4: Enough Abuse: Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024
    12-1 M/ 1-2 C

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    Presented by Children’s Home Society

    For more information, contact:

    Jessica Broullire
    Education & Public Awareness Community Navigator
    jessica.broullire@chssd.org
    605.716.1628 ext. 4284

    or

    Teri Beeson
    Education & Public Awareness Specialist
    teri.beeson@chssd.org

    Event Type   Training
    Location This free training is open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required.
    Date Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Location   This free training is open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required.
    Details There is an increasing focus on the impact of trauma and adversity in childhood and how service systems and organizations may either help or exacerbate trauma-related issues.