Child Abuse Prevention
We all play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community’s youth. By prioritizing prevention, together, we can create a safe environment where children can thrive without fear of abuse.
Just For Kids Child Abuse Prevention Toolkit
What We Offer
Prevention 101 Training
Core Concepts: Provides an overview of child abuse, its types, and the dynamics involved, including risk factors, signs, and consequences.
Prevention Strategies: Covers evidence-based approaches to preventing child abuse, including promoting healthy relationships, building protective factors, and strengthening communities.
Recognizing Abuse: Helps participants identify physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, and other forms of maltreatment through case studies, interactive exercises, and visual aids.
Reporting and Responding: Guides participants on appropriate steps to take when abuse is suspected, including reporting protocols, engaging with child protective services, and supporting children and families.
Curriculum / Evidenced-Based Trainings
Body Safety
Stewards of Children
Interactive Workshops
Role-Playing Scenarios: Provides participants with simulated situations to practice effective communication, interviewing techniques, and appropriate responses when encountering potential abuse cases.
Group Discussions: Facilitates open dialogues to address concerns, share experiences, and brainstorm prevention strategies within various professional and community settings.
Trauma-Informed Approaches: Explores how trauma impacts children’s development and behavior and offers strategies for creating safe spaces and fostering resilience.
Resource Materials
Handouts: Printable materials summarizing key information, warning signs, and helpline contacts for easy distribution to participants.
Posters and Infographics: Visual aids to raise awareness about child abuse prevention, highlight signs of abuse, and promote helpline services.
Recommended Reading List: Curated selection of books, articles, and online resources for further learning and ongoing professional development.
Training Videos
Demonstration Videos: Provides visual examples of effective intervention techniques, active listening, and supportive communication with children and families.
Expert Interviews: Features interviews with renowned professionals in the field, discussing best practices, research findings, and the importance of prevention and early intervention.
Learn to Recognize the Signs of Child Abuse
Changes in eating habits and school performance are some of the more common indicators of child abuse, but did you know there are 10 different signs? Do you know how to react if a child tells you about their abuse?
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