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The
Newton Sexual Abuse Prevention Partnership provides community trainings that
help adults learn to more effectively prevent the perpetration
of child sexual abuse. Trainings are available
for both professional groups and parent groups,
and there are special trainings for professionals in
the fields of early care and education, health care,
child and youth services, and education.
NSAPP also hosts periodic forums and events that
create opportunities for dialogue and learning
within our community. Our Enough Abuse
community campaign focuses on building awareness
about the prevention of child sexual abuse, and
partnering with community organizations to
effectively prevent child sexual abuse.
Currently Available
Trainings
Enough Abuse: Strategies for Prevention
The Enough Abuse Strategies workshop builds
practical knowledge and skills about child sexual
abuse and child safety. It addresses key
questions about who abuses children and why,
institutional and societal factors which allow
sexual abuse to continue, and concrete strategies
for parents and professionals to prevent abuse and
keep children safe. Strategies include how to
take action when someone's behavior concerns you and
communicating with children and adults about
appropriate safety messages.
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Understanding and
Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children
This interactive workshop helps participants
understand children's sexual behaviors within a
developmental context, learn how to identify
problematic behaviors, and how to respond in ways
that promote healthy child development and prevent
child sexual abuse.A
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For more
information about trainings
To find out about upcoming training sessions, or to
schedule a session for your organization or community
group, please contact us.
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