Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Adolescents Deb Norris July 16, 2021

Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,

Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont

Instructor: Kirstie Grant

Adults can do much to promote healthy sexual development in adolescents. In this training you will: a) be able to distinguish between expected, problematic, and abusive behaviors of adolescents b) know the risk factors and protective factors associated with harmful sexual behaviors in adolescents c) be prepared to respond to prevent harmful sexual behaviors in adolescents and to be proactive when these behaviors are observed. You will develop the skills to keep children safe from youth with problematic behaviors and to promote healthy development in all youth. This training is for infant through after-school teachers.

Core Knowledge Area

Child Development & Learning
Family & Community Partnerships
Safety & Wellness

Focus

Infant/Toddler
Preschool/PreK
School-Age
Program Directors/Managers

Session Dates

Session Times

August 19, 2021

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Additional Information

Due to generous donors, these trainings will remain Free to Vermonters for the remainder of 2021.