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Location: Statewide

Training Type: Online Real Time

Total Hours: 2

Level: Intermediate

Cost: Free

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Marcie Hambrick
(802) 449-6044
mhambrick@pcavt.org

Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children Deb Norris

Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,
Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
Instructor: Kirstie Grant

Adults can do much to promote healthy sexual development in prepubescent children. In this training you will: a) be able to distinguish between expected, problematic, and abusive behaviors of children b) be prepared to promote health and prevent perpetration behaviors in children c) be ready to intervene with children to prevent reinforcement of repeated harmful behaviors. You will develop the skills to keep children safe from other children with problematic behaviors and to promote healthy development in all children. This training is for infant through after-school teachers.

* For the price of $25: 2 Continuing Education Credits are available for Vermont Social Workers, Vermont Allied Mental Health Professionals, Vermont Behavior Analysts, Vermont Psychoanalysts, Vermont Psychological Examiners, and Vermont Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.

Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Safety & Wellness
Focus
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
Session Dates
Session Times
September 18, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Additional Information

Thanks to our generous donors, this training is FREE for Vermonters or those who work in Vermont, including those seeking BFIS credit. If you are prompted to pay, enter Promo Code SAFEKIDS.

The exception is those Vermonters who are seeking continuing education credit for the following professions: Vermont Social Workers, Vermont Allied Mental Health Professionals, Vermont Behavior Analysts, Vermont Psychoanalysts, Vermont Psychological Examiners, and Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

All questions can be directed to Marcie mhambrick@pcavt.org.