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Location: Statewide

Training Type: Online Real Time

Total Hours: 2

Level: Introductory

Cost: Free

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Meg Atwood
(802) 234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

Understand, Recognize, and Respond to Grooming Behaviors Brendan Rooney

Sponsor: Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC)
Instructor: Joy Kitchell

As caring adults, we want to create supportive and safe spaces for youth to thrive and grow. This training will focus on recognizing the signs that an adult’s relationships with a child are becoming increasingly unhealthy and may escalate toward being sexually abusive. Learning to understand, recognize and respond to these grooming behaviors is a proactive step in creating sexual abuse-free environments. In this training, participants will: a) distinguish healthy behaviors from boundary violations and pre-offending behaviors; b) develop skills to address concerning behaviors at home, in the community, or within their organization; c) develop proactive policies for addressing concerning behavior

Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Focus
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
Session Dates
Session Times
July 21, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Additional Information