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Today is Universal Children’s Day, celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. In the article, “Protecting Children Online on Universal Children’s Day,” Sharon Iskra, Bailey Glasser partner and leader of our Institutional Abuse & Neglect team, encourages us to celebrate by reflecting on all the wonders of childhood: the innocence, joy, curiosity, and energy, but realizing the hazards to today’s children, especially online, where children can be trapped and manipulated through child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). “It’s up to every one of us to protect kids, whether they’re our own or those we encounter through work or friends. Child safety IS your business – and at Bailey Glasser, it’s our business too,” Sharon writes. One of the best things we can do to protect a child is to be a genuinely safe person of trust for them. Practice these fundamentals as appropriate in the context of your relationship with a child: 1. Parents/caregivers, talk to your children regularly and in age-appropriate ways about online safety. 2. Empower children, teach them to trust their instincts and repeat to them that if something doesn’t seem right or frightens them, take it to a safe adult right away. 3. Teach body integrity and self-worth. 4. Remind children that adults are supposed to protect children, and children are supposed to be children. Read the full article to learn more tips about how to be a person of trust for children, how to protect them from CSAM, and for nationally sourced resources on how to begin talking to your child. https://ow.ly/kCk650UaZGz Learn more information on Sharon Iskra by visiting here: https://ow.ly/2EaR50UaZGy #UniversalChildrensDay #CSAM #Onlinesafety #Abuse #Neglect #BaileyGlasser

It may be the last day of virtual conference, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop! Make sure to check out our new and expanded training series on High-Quality Legal Representation in Cases Involving Infants and Toddlers. This 4️⃣ part series starts on Oct 30th and covers topics from compassionate advocacy and understanding the unique harms faced by infants and toddlers to navigating the removal decision and fostering collaboration for families. Register: https://buff.ly/3XxtQjD #NACC2024 #infantsandtoddlers #infants #toddlers #childwelfare #legalrepresentation #socialwork

Don’t Miss Our... Special Interest Webinar: Top Ten Abuse Prevention & Protection Q&As with Program Leads: Naomi, Erica, and Mollie, tomorrow, March 6 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST. We will answer the most common questions we receive about all things PROTECTION. This interactive seminar will provide you and your team with deeper insight and knowledge of the policies and procedures that are foundational for you to create a safe environment for all. Don’t leave any stone unturned. We will be responding to questions about training, screening, policies, and procedures! Come with your questions too as there will be time to specifically deal with the issues that concern you. FREE for Members‼️ $50/organization plus tax. (Discounts available!) Register Now ➡️ https://ow.ly/SbWI50QJ0SW . . . #HR #HumanResources #PlanToProtect #Safety #Protect #Protection #ChildAbuse #ChildProtection #AbusePrevention #Vulnerable #VulnerableAdult #VulnerableAdultProtection #AbuseAwareness #SundaySchool #Children #Child #SafetyFirst #RiskManagement #ReduceTheRisk #Disability #DisabilityProtection #StrangerDanger #SchoolSafety #HumanRights #ProtectTheVulnerable #TrainingResources #PreventionProgram #TopTenQuestions #Q&A #Top10

It's #KinshipCareMonth. #ChildWelfare jurisdictions are increasingly adopting or developing programs to support #KinshipCare caregivers because children do better when they live with those they already know and trust. This policy brief by Chapin Hall's Samantha Steinmetz, MA, LSW and Yvonne Fox: ✔ Reviews four navigation programs currently approved for federal funding ✔ Gives recommended steps for jurisdictions to use an existing kinship navigator model or develop one ✔ Highlights innovations jurisdictions are taking to improve and broaden support for #Kinship families Explore for insights to apply in your jurisdiction: https://lnkd.in/gs5Th7Gr

Safeguarding is crucial for protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation 🛑. It involves identifying and reporting concerns, and promoting health, happiness, and human rights 🤝. Look out for signs of abuse or neglect, such as unexplained injuries or changes in behavior 🤕. Report concerns to authorities or support services, and promote healthy relationships and boundaries ⚖️. Let's create a culture of safeguarding in our community by prioritizing well-being and safety 🛡️. Support organizations that work to prevent harm, and remember that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility 🤝. Take action today. 💡 . . . . #safeguarding #safeguardingchildren #childprotection #awareness #education #childabuse #safety #socialwork #stopchildabuse #children #training #childrights #domesticabuse #helping #daviecounty #davidsoncounty #mentalhealth #dcnc #northcarolina #fundchildrensadvocacycenters #safeguard #childadvocacy #wallofsilence #csaqt #helpushelpkids #ihavethepower #thedragonflyhouse #helpingchildren #success #MNCTraining

When managing behaviours of concern among deeply hurt and troubled young people, remember this simple rule: Whatever the intervention you feel you have to make, you will need to turn your mind to the opposite action in order to avoid reinforcing to the young person that they are inadequate, unworthy, undeserving, and/or unlovable (and that adults are mean, nasty, uncaring). So, if you take something away, give something in return. If you admonish, praise for something else. If you restrict access to something, be generous in other ways. #childwelfare #childprotectiveservices #childprotection #childprotectionleadership #socialcare #fostercare #kinshipcare #traumainformed Department for Child Protection, South Australia Department for Education, South Australia Tusla - Child and Family Agency Patrick Tomlinson lyn butterworth

She shouldn’t feel scared, but she is, due to abuse and neglect in her home as a child. He shouldn’t face racism, but he does, bearing pain he’s too young to comprehend. And children shouldn't struggle in school alone, but some do, when no one is helping them succeed. As Child Advocates, we champion children and families throughout Indiana seeking justice, equity, and well-being for them. ⭐Our attorneys represent children in the child welfare system who've experienced abuse and neglect, and that includes standing up for their rights in court, at no cost to the child. ⭐ Our educational liaisons offer free help for students in grades K-12 who struggle socially, emotionally, or academically due to life traumas or other challenges. ⭐Our race equity facilitators host “Interrupting Racism for Children” workshops for the community to help build a future where a child’s race will never predict their life outcomes. Join us and be a child advocate. If you know someone who needs our services or if you want to support our work, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gb6xHtQc

Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities At Building Community, LLC, we’re excited to share the Strengthening Families framework—a research-informed approach designed to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. Whether you’re part of a school, organization, or family-serving business, this framework provides a solid foundation for creating meaningful changes at the systems, policy, and practice levels—locally, statewide, and nationally. Across more than 30 states, programs working with children and families are using the Strengthening Families framework to shift their focus toward protective factors, ensuring that children and families receive the support they need to thrive. Building Community, LLC offers consultation services to help programs engage their families, programs, and communities in building these vital protective factors. The Strengthening Families approach is versatile and can be applied across various settings, including early childhood education, child welfare, child abuse prevention, and other child- and family-serving systems. At its core, Strengthening Families is about empowering families to build the protective factors that enable children to flourish. Let’s work together to create environments where every child and family can succeed. Learn more about the protective factors here: Understanding the Protective Factors. To schedule a training, contact Rene at rene@buildingcommunityflagstaff.com.

I believe all agencies should be required to complete NCMEC’s Missing Kids Readiness Program (MKRP) to ensure they are fully equipped to handle cases involving missing children. This program provides critical training on: *best practices *response protocol *and the latest resources available for finding and recovering missing children. By completing the MKRP class, agencies can enhance their: *coordination *effectiveness in these urgent situations *and ultimately increase the chances of safely recovering missing children and providing vital support to affected families. Standardized training across agencies ensures: *unified *efficient *and informed response, which is crucial in the time-sensitive and emotionally charged context of missing child cases. #MissingChild #HelpFindThem #AmberAlert #ChildSafety #MissingKids #BringThemHome #FamilySearch #LostChild #SearchParty #Parenting #ChildProtection #Hope #MissingPersons #FindMyChild #ChildAbduction #Support #Awareness #CommunityAlert #FindMissingKids #ChildSearch #SpreadTheWord #SafetyFirst #MilkCarton #EmergencyAlert #Repost #MissingYou #PleaseShare #EverySecondCounts #Help #HopeForTheLost

We invite you and your team to join other camps on June 15 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST for our Plan to Protect® CAMP Orientation LIVE Webinar. This training meets insurance company requirements and is designed for CAMP staff and volunteers working with children and youth. This 2.5 hour orientation training covers: ✅ Awareness of Abuse, ✅ Our Responsibility, ✅ Definitions of Abuse, ✅ Potential Recognition Signals, ✅ Reporting and Response, and ✅ Child and Youth Protection Procedures. $38/person plus tax. (Discounts available! Bundle options are available.) Pay ONLY $500* for unlimited seating at both CAMP Orientation dates in June! Register Here ➡️ https://ow.ly/Gr6p50S2XGh Take Advantage of our Unlimited Seating Savings Option ➡️ https://ow.ly/bUBF50S2XGc Some conditions apply: 👉 Prices subject to taxes. 👉 Purchase must be complete prior to training. 👉 No other discounts apply. 👉 Not to be applied to other training events. 👉 No refunds. . . . #HR #HumanResources #PlanToProtect #Safety #Protect #Protection #ChildAbuse #ChildProtection #AbusePrevention #Vulnerable #VulnerableAdult #VulnerableAdultProtection #AbuseAwareness #SundaySchool #Children #Child #SafetyFirst #RiskManagement #ReduceTheRisk #Disability #DisabilityProtection #StrangerDanger #SchoolSafety #HumanRights #ProtectTheVulnerable #TrainingResources #PreventionProgram #CRARequirements #CampTraining #SummerPrograms