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Child Abuse Prevention Training
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Contact Kevin Morrissey @ ext 22
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How Prevalent is Child Sexual Abuse?
FACT: The real prevalence of child sexual abuse is not known because so many victims do not disclose or report
their abuse. Researchers have suggested rates varying from 1% to 35%. Most professionals in the field of abuse use rates from
8% to 20%.
FACT: Even if the true prevalence of child sexual abuse is not known, most will agree that there will be
500,000 babies born in the US this year that will be sexually abused before they turn 18 if we do not prevent it.
- Adult retrospective studies show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men were sexually abused before the age of 18 (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 2006). This means there are more than 42 million adult survivors of child sexual abuse in
the U.S.
- The primary reason that the public is not sufficiently aware of child sexual abuse as a problem is that 73% of child victims
do not tell anyone about the abuse for at least a year. 45% of victims do not tell anyone for at least 5 years. Some never
disclose (Smith et al., 2000; Broman-Fulks et al., 2007).
FACT: Most people think of adult rape as a crime of great proportion and significance. Most are unaware that
children are victimized at a much higher rate than adults.
- Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) occur to children ages 17 and under (Snyder,
2000).
- Youths have higher rates of sexual assault victimization than adults. In 2000, the sexual assault victimization rate for
youths 12 to 17 was 2.3 times higher than for adults (U.S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2000).
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Who Uses the Program?
Stewards of Children is for any responsible adult who cares about the protection of children. It is also used by individuals,
organizations, businesses, and corporations who:
- Seek training for staff and volunteers in the prevention of child sexual abuse.
- Look to enhance their child protection policies and procedures or respond to insurance requirements.
- Want to lead a community-based initiative and offer prevention training to the community.
What Topics are Covered in Stewards of Children?
- Facts about the problem of child sexual abuse.
- The types of situations in which child sexual abuse might occur.
- Simple, effective strategies for protecting children from sexual abuse.
- The importance of talking about the prevention of sexual abuse with children and other adults.
- The signs of sexual abuse so you that you might intervene and be able to react responsibly.
What Outcomes Can Be Expected After Training?
- Increased awareness of the prevalence, consequences and circumstances of child sexual abuse
- New skills for adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse
- Proactive, positive change to organizational policies and procedures
- Individual commitment to action via a personal prevention plan
How is the program delivered?
Stewards of Children is facilitator led. The content of the program includes three main sections including video
commentary by adult survivors and experts in the field.
How Long Does the Program Take to Complete?
Stewards of Children typically takes about 2.5 - 3 hours. Think about it — in just 2.5 hours, you’ll have the
information you need to better protect every child you know.
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Stewards of Children is the only nationally available program scientifically
proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. This revolutionary
program is for any responsible adult who cares about the welfare of children. It is also appropriate for youth-serving
organizations (sports leagues, day care centers, after school programs, children’s clubs, church groups and more).
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