Location: Statewide
Training Type: Online Real Time
Total Hours: 2
Level: Introductory
Cost: Free
Scholarship: No
Joy Kitchell
802-229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Overcoming Barriers to Protecting Children February 25, 2026
Participants will:
a) distinguish healthy behaviors from boundary violations and pre-offending behaviors;
b) practice directly addressing concerning behaviors.
Individuals and communities have a strong desire to prevent child sexual abuse. However, they often face barriers to protecting children, including having relationships with those exhibiting concerning behaviors. In this workshop participants will consider what adults can do to assist communities in overcoming these common barriers to protecting children, creating safe spaces through a trauma-informed lens. This program is for teachers and caregivers of children of all ages, with a particular emphasis on infants through after school.
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
* 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.