Responding to abuse: Know the signs and speak up to protect children

Description

This free training educates professionals and community members on child sexual abuse and child physical abuse. Through lecture and discussion, the presentation covers:
• how to define child abuse and child sexual abuse
• signs and symptoms of abuse, including grooming
• reacting to disclosures of sexual abuse
• trauma and its impact
• the mandated reporting process
• Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center’s role
• how to support children, families and yourself

Location Kroc Center
1250 W. 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Date 2/27/2015 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Check in 12:55 PM)
Sponsor Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Trainer Julia Strehlow
Contact Julia Strehlow (312) 492-3718 jstrehlow@chicagocac.org
Principles 1. Support families
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Working with Families
Cost Free
Status Closed