Child Abuse

“Innocence Shattered: Recognizing and Understanding Child Sexual Abuse” (60-90 minutes)
Sexual abuse can scar a child for life. Would-be predators can be hard to spot. In this presentation, we explain how abusers “set up” potential victims and we review common physical and behavioral warning signs of abuse. We explain what your children need to know to protect themselves and how you can report suspected abuse.

“Making Connections: Childhood Emotional Abuse and Bullying” (60-90 minutes)
This variant of our bullying presentation focuses on emotional abuse from parents/guardians. Some studies suggest emotional abuse is a stronger predictor of later-life psychological, emotional, and behavioral impairment than physical abuse. Explore the similarities between bullying and emotional abuse and what to do if a child comes to you upset about the way their parents or classmates treat them.

“Protecting Our Kids: Recognizing and Understanding Child Abuse” (60-90 minutes)
Child abuse in any form affects not only that one child but entire communities and generations. This presentation for adults and caregivers details the different types of child abuse–emotional, physical, sexual, and neglect. As with “Innocence Shattered”, we review what both you and your children need to know and how to protect the children in your life.