CAC Prevention & Training Services

This training provides participants with an overview of child abuse reporting requirements, including recognizing signs of abuse and neglect, responding to disclosures, understanding reporting responsibilities, and supporting child safety through trauma-responsive practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Define child abuse and neglect according to legal and professional standards.
• Recognize the signs and indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.
• Identify grooming behaviors and other warning signs that may place children at risk.
• Understand mandatory reporting laws and the legal responsibilities of mandated reporters.
• Describe the steps for making a report of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Identify common barriers to reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
• Apply trauma-responsive practices when engaging with children who disclose abuse or concerning experiences.
• Recognize the importance of timely reporting to support child safety and well-being.

This training provides childcare professionals with practical strategies to create safe environments for children and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. Participants will learn how to promote child safety, maintain professional boundaries, recognize warning signs of abuse, and implement best practices within childcare settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Define child abuse and neglect and understand their impact on children.
• Recognize signs and indicators of abuse and neglect in childcare settings.
• Identify risk factors that may increase the likelihood of abuse or neglect.
• Understand the importance of professional boundaries and supervision practices.
• Implement strategies that promote child safety and reduce opportunities for abuse.
• Identify protective factors that strengthen children, families, and childcare environments.
• Understand reporting responsibilities when abuse or neglect is suspected.

This training provides participants with an understanding of the impact of trauma on children and families and equips professionals with practical strategies to create safe, supportive, and trauma-responsive environments. Participants will learn how to recognize trauma-related behaviors, respond effectively to dysregulation, and promote healing through connection and support.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how trauma impacts learning, behavior, relationships, and overall development.
• Recognize signs of vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout in helping professionals.
• Practice trauma-responsive responses to dysregulation and challenging behaviors.
• Strengthen safety, connection, and supportive environments within classrooms and other youth-serving settings.
• Identify strategies that promote resilience and emotional well-being in children and families.
• Understand how the Child Advocacy Center can serve as a support system and resource for children, families, and professionals.

This training provides an overview of human trafficking and equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize risk factors, warning signs, and appropriate response strategies. Participants will learn how trafficking affects children and vulnerable populations and how to connect victims with appropriate resources and support.

Learning Objectives:

• Define human trafficking and distinguish between labor trafficking and sex trafficking.
• Recognize risk factors that increase vulnerability to trafficking.
• Identify common recruitment tactics and grooming behaviors used by traffickers.
• Recognize warning signs and indicators of human trafficking.
• Understand reporting procedures and available community resources.
• Learn strategies to support potential victims in a trauma-responsive manner.
• Understand the role of professionals in prevention, identification, and intervention efforts.