Education & Training Opportunities
DCAC is dedicated to creating communities in which children and families live free from abuse and/ or neglect and are free to reach their full potential. A key component to preventing and responding to child abuse and/or neglect is education. We offer multiple training opportunities for the community. These opportunities provide your organization with the tools needed to aid in the movement to prevent child abuse, as well as having an adequate preparedness should a situation arise.
Child Prevention Training Opportunities Include:
1.) Be Safe with Moss and Violet*
A psycho-educational group teaching body safety and proper boundaries to children ages 3-8. Children will be taught the names for private parts, about “ok” and “not ok” touches, appropriate boundaries, & who to tell about getting a “not ok” touch. **Parent permission required**
2.) Teen Safety Matters- Monique Burr Foundation*
Relevant safety topics for youth in grades 6th-12th.
Parent permission required.
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- Topic 1: Digital-Cyber Safety
- Topic 2: Physical Safety
**Parent permission required**
3.) Teen Self-care: Finding Your Hack to Relax
Self-care and stress management coping skills specific to teens.
4.)Not A Number – Love146’s Child Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Curriculum
Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices. Youth learn to identify and utilize healthy support systems that may decrease their vulnerabilities.
Adult Prevention Training Opportunities Include:
1.) Recognizing, Reporting, & Responding to Child Abuse
Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect, how to adhere to the mandated reporting laws, and how to respond to the child’s disclosure.
2.) The CAC’s Response to Child Abuse
The CAC’s role in the investigation, prosecution, & treatment of child abuse & neglect. DCAC’s services.
3.) Children’s Trust of SC – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
Understanding ACEs, preventing & addressing the largest public health issue, building self-healing communities.
4.) Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children
Child sexual abuse prevention training for adults.
5.) On the Other Side of Stress
Understanding the stress response cycle and how to return to relaxation with evidence-based coping strategies.
6.) Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) 101
Defining, identifying, and responding to the sexual exploitation of minors.
7.) Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB)
Defining problematic sexual behaviors, learning about sexual development, and identifying protective/risk factors of PSB.
8.) Trauma 101 for Adolescents- SCDMH
Learning to be trauma-informed on suicide prevention when working with adolescents.
DCAC provides training to our MDT partners (Law Enforcement, DSS, GAL’s, k-12 Education, etc.), community organizations, youth-serving organizations, and the general public.
For additional information, contact Brooke Anderson at banderson@dorchestercac.org