“Stewards of Children” Child Abuse Prevention Training Coming Up Friday, April 22nd

The Livingston County Children’s Wellness Committee will be providing “Stewards of Children,” a child abuse prevention training, on Friday, April 22^nd  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Livingston County Library, in the upstairs courtroom.

“Stewards of Children” is a two-hour, video-facilitated, interactive prevention training program created by the organization Darkness to Light, founded with the goal of reducing the incidence of child sexual abuse.  Participants will not only gain a better understanding of how to recognize the signs of abuse, but will also walk away knowing how to respond when they suspect abuse and how to better protect the children in their own lives.   The training also teaches the effects of sexual abuse on child victims. 

The goal of this program is to raise awareness and educate adults about child sexual abuse.  This program is designed to increase knowledge as well as change attitudes and behaviors regarding the protection of children.

Mary Taylor, RN and Maternal Child Health Coordinator for the Livingston County Health Center will be facilitating the training.

Sexual abuse affects one in 10 children.  Learning about sexual abuse is the first step in helping to prevent it.  Those interesting in attending this training should call the Livingston County Health Center at 660-646-5506 to register.  There is no cost to attend this training. 

All services of the health center are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.