| Child abuse is a topic nobody really wants
to talk about. It’s uncomfortable. It draws attention to
how vulnerable we are as parents and as communities. But
just imagine what we could do if we talked openly about this
epidemic. Not
sure it’s really an epidemic? It is estimated that
1,000,000 U.S. children are victims of child maltreatment
each year. Also epidemic is that we just don’t want to
talk about it. Talking
about it. It’s the first step in healing, and that’s
what we do here at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.
During 2007, we brought hope and healing to more than 2,000
children in our community.
Now, let’s talk about it with you. Parents – let us
give you the tools you need to protect your children; let us
give you the words to help you talk with your children about
how to stay safe. Leaders in community groups, schools,
corporations, places of worship – give us a forum. Let’s
talk about it. It’s empowering. Invite us in to speak to
your group. Yes, it’s uncomfortable to talk about. But
it’s the least we can do for our kids.
Request a speaker
for your community group, corporation (brown bag Lunch and
Learn) or place of worship. Learn more about DCAC’s
education programs, please select from the list to the left.
NEW
in 2008! Protecting
Your Children From Harm – An Online Education Course for
Parents and Community Members
Now available at the DCAC Training
Campus - located
at http://dcac.trainingcampus.net
A 24-minute video-based course for
parents and community members to increase knowledge about
the issue of childhood sexual abuse.
The course includes a pre- and post-test to help
gauge current awareness and knowledge gained after
completing the course. Parents
and community members will learn about the issue of
childhood sexual abuse, common misperceptions about
perpetrators, practical tips for protecting children and an
overview of the unique work of the Dallas Children’s
Advocacy Center.
After clicking on the link http://dcac.trainingcampus.net
to reach the Training Campus, please register as a new user.
Then select My Activities from the menu tab to reach
the course.
This program is brought to you because
of the generosity of the Lakewood Service League.
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