Trainings

• Trainings can be readily available for any age group/demographic. All of our trainings have been developed with a trauma-informed lens. Trigger/Content Warnings will pre-face each training that touches on sensitive material.
• Scheduling a training/educational opportunity can be done in-person or virtually via Zoom for any number of participants. Trainings can be scheduled anywhere from 30 mins – 90 mins, as well as short, informal information sessions.
• For More Information, Contact:
  Kyla Farias
  [email protected]

Mandated Reported Trainings

• This training prepares youth serving professionals for a best practice response to ensure the safety of the child as well as an efficient and effective investigation.
• Massachusetts law requires mandated reporters to file an oral report immediately when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child under 18 is suffering from abuse or neglect.
• A written report is required within 48 hours.
• Training topics include mandated reporting laws, recognizing signs/symptoms, myths and facts of child abuse, and best practices in responding to disclosures of abuse including minimal facts interviewing techniques.

Digital Responsibility Trainings

• Digital devices are great for instant communication with friends and family and our online world can be a fun place to socialize. However, the internet is a place where many unsafe people and situations can be found.
• Participants in this training will learn about the following: safe posting dos and don’ts; sexting and the related legal and social risks; and gain knowledge and understanding of online predators and grooming in an effort to reduce dangers to youth online.
• Available to: Youth, Providers, Caregivers, & Parents

CSEC 101 Trainings

• CSEC (human trafficking) is a type of child sexual abuse and the CAC manages the case coordination for all reported CSEC cases in Bristol County.
• The identification of CSEC victims is crucial to ensure that these victims receive the appropriate supports and services.
• The goal of this training is to assist the community and professionals in effectively identifying and responding to suspicions of CSEC.
• This training offers information on defining CSEC, the nature and frequency of CSEC, identifying risk factors for victimization, recognizing indicators that a youth is a CSEC victim and aims to equip adults with an understanding of mandated reporting laws and their role as a first responder to suspected CSEC.
• Available to: Youth, Providers, Caregivers, & Parents

Parent & Caregiver Prevention Education

• Most parents do not think twice about teaching their children how to cross the street safely. Teaching children how to keep their bodies safe from sexual abuse should be just as natural.
• This session empowers caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to begin this difficult conversation.
• Topics include abuse statistics, facts/myths, caretaker choices, how to talk to your child (including proper terms for private body parts), signs and symptoms of child abuse, and how to respond to a disclosure or suspected abuse.

Best Practices for Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse

• This training prepares youth serving professionals for a best practice response to ensure the safety of the child as well as an efficient and effective investigation.
• Massachusetts law requires mandated reporters to file an oral report immediately when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child under 18 is suffering from abuse or neglect. Learn more about what that means for your role.
• Training topics include mandated reporting laws, recognizing signs/symptoms, myths and facts of child abuse, and best practices in responding to disclosures of abuse including minimal facts interviewing techniques.

Understanding Trauma and the Impact on Children

• This workshop will provide an overview of trauma and trauma-informed practices to professionals, parents, and individuals providing direct care to children and adolescents.
• Training topics include defining and understanding trauma, the impact of trauma across the lifespan, effects of trauma on the brain, common trauma reactions, and best practices for responding to children after a traumatic event.