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Presentations for Prevention Education
Prevention Education Programs for Professionals, Adolescents and Caregivers
Shaken Infant Syndrome (SIS) happens when a person caring for a baby or young child becomes frustrated with the baby's crying and shakes the child forcefully. Even mild shaking can cause death or serious injury. The damage may not be able to be seen.
Injuries from SIS may include:
- Brain injury
- Spinal injury or paralysis
- Death
Severe injury is most common in very young children, but even children as old as five or six may be injured or killed.
Preventing Shaken Infant Syndrome for Caregivers:
Describes to parents and members of the community the dangers and consequences of shaking a young child. It is also designed to enhance nurturing skills by helping caregivers recognize crying and behavior cues of young children. Caregivers can learn:
- To define and identify causes of Shaken Infant Syndrome
- To identify those at risk of shaking infants and children
- To understand physical injuries associated with Shaken Infant Syndrome
- Ways to help parents and others cope with the frustration of caring for a crying child
Audience: Parents and Community Members
Preventing Shaken Infant Syndrome for Adolescents:
This interactive program is designed to help adolescents cope with the frustrations of caring for a crying child, and introduce effective stress and anger management techniques. Adolescents can learn:
- To define and identify causes of Shaken Infant Syndrome
- To identify those at risk of shaking infants and children
- To understand physical injuries associated with Shaken Infant Syndrome
- Methods to prevent Shaken Infant Syndrome
- Ways to cope with anger and stress
- Tips for calming a fussy baby
Audience: Adolescents
Preventing Shaken Infant Syndrome for Professionals:
- Defines Shaken Infant Syndrome, its consequences, and how to prevent it
- This presentation can be adapted to address the specific needs and expertise of health care or early childhood professionals
Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Health Care Professionals
CHILD ABUSE 101: Indicators of Abuse and Neglect:
This presentation defines and discusses:
- The four types of child maltreatment
- How to understand both behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment
- Reporting responsibilities
- Prevention strategies
Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Health Care Professionals, Teachers, and Social Service Staff
CHILD ABUSE 102: Promoting Prevention in an Early Childhood Setting:
This presentation defines and discusses:
- The consequences of maltreatment and violence on children during the early years of their development
- Problematic vs. natural sexual behavior in children
- How to integrate and adapt prevention activities
- How to incorporate national standards regarding prevention of child abuse and neglect
- Reporting responsibilities
Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Social Service Staff
Zero to Three’s Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: Parent-Provider Partnerships in Child Care
This content-rich curricula is designed to help early childhood professionals promote positive parenting and healthy social-emotional development in children by building “protective factors” into their programs, and building strong partnerships with parents. Fee: Free
Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children
This award winning program is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Stewards of Children is designed for organizations that serve children and youth. Fee: $5 per person
SOBY – “I Never Meant”
A short movie directed by Deborah Asante and starring actors from the Asante Children’s Theatre, “I Never Meant” is an interactive presentation depicting a day in the life of a family, and the stress and frustration that can lead to an incident of physical violence. The presentation includes small group work and lots of discussion. Fee: Free
What is the cost?
Our educational presentations are partially funded by private donations as well as the Department of Child Services. As a result, there is no charge for most of the Prevention Education presentations.
How do I schedule a presentation?
Call Prevent Child Abuse Indiana at 317.542.7002 or send your request via email to dmazza.pcain@villages.org. Please try and schedule your presentations at least three weeks in advance. However, we will do what we can to accommodate requests with less notice. Prevention Education Programs for Professionals, Adolescents and Caregivers.
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