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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

TECHNICOOL: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Deb Norris

Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,
Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
Instructor: Joy Kitchell

There are multiple kinds of digital risks for children today, such as internet pornography, online groomers, and sexting. It is important for caregivers and teachers to have the information and tools to respond. Adults in this workshop will: a) learn the digital risks for children and strategize ways to keep children and youth safe in digital environments and b) learn effective strategies for dealing with children exhibiting concerning digital behaviors. Please join us to learn how to support youth in digital environments! This training is useful for infant through grade 6 after-school teachers, educators, social workers, volunteers for children, mentors, coaches, professionals in many fields, parents, caregivers, grandparents, and foster parents.

Note: For a training focused on older youth, we recommend Keeping Adolescent Youth Safe on the Internet.

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

Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Safety & Wellness
Focus
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
Session Dates
Session Times
September 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 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 & Drug Abuse Counselors.

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