May 18th: Stewards of Children, Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Scheduled

The Third Circuit Child Advocacy Center Inc. is pleased to announce that on May 18^th the center will host two sessions of the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children, child sexual abuse prevention training. This training, developed by the acclaimed Darkness to Light organization teaches how to identify risk factors for sexual abuse, signs of sexual abuse, and how to respond and report responsibly. 

Facilitated by Thomas Dunn of Emerald Coast Child Advocacy Center, the Stewards of Children program has been found to be an effective child sexual abuse prevention curriculum. Studies by the Darkness to Light organization suggest that each person who takes the Stewards of Children program will, over the course of a lifetime, protect 10 children from child sexual abuse.

What: Stewards of Children Training

When: Tuesday May 18, 2010

Two Identical Sessions-Choose One:

Morning Session: 9AM to 12PM

Afternoon Session: 2PM to 5PM

Where: Third Circuit Child Advocacy Center

297 NW Hillsboro St, Lake City, FL

Cost: This training is free but is limited to the first 10 people who RSVP for each session.

PLEASE RSVP NOW AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

The Third Circuit Child Advocacy Center is honored to announce that on April 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM, it will award the First Annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week Award at a ceremony at the Third Circuit Child Advocacy Center, located at 297 W Hillsboro Street, in Lake City, Florida. This award is given annually during the National Crime Victims' Rights Week to a person or organization which has shown exceptional and sustained service to the Third Circuit community and victims of crime. This year the award is being given to a local law enforcement officer whose outstanding and sustained committment to pursuing justice on the behalf of victims has touched countless lives. We hope that you will join us in honoring this year's award winner. Stay tuned for more details.

The Third Circuit Child Advocacy Center, Inc. is a not for profit organization which serves the communities of the Third Judicial Circuit by providing counseling, advocacy, and other services to families, individuals, and children whose lives have been affected by domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse and assault. Additionally, the center provides community education and training to increase awareness and reporting of child abuse and physical and sexual violence and coordinates services among community service providers.

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