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Education & Prevention

Mandatory Reporter Training

This training follows the Maricopa County Multidisciplinary Protocol for the Investigation of Child Abuse and is designed to enhance the confidence of mandated reporters. Participants are provided with an overview of Arizona’s mandatory reporting laws, including who is required to report, what information needs to be reported, when to report, and how to report. This training also provides information on how to responsibly receive a disclosure of child maltreatment and how to support families to enhance child welfare. This training is appropriate for all people who work with and/or care for children. For more information, click here.

This presentation is 120 minutes and FREE.

 

 

The Role of the Advocacy Center in the Community

The presenter will discuss the role of the Advocacy Center, the Multi-disciplinary Team, the social and economic impact of child abuse, statistics, and available prevention education opportunities.  Speaking engagements can be designed for educational institutions, businesses, faith-based groups, organizations, and clubs.

This presentation is 30-60 minutes and FREE

 

Stewards of Children

Stewards of Children is a research-based video training that educates parents, and caregivers, and those who work with children on how to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to child sexual abuse through the 5 Steps For Protecting Children. Each participant receives an interactive workbook. This training is not facilitated by SWFAC. More information on Stewards of Children and other trainings from Darkness to Light can be found here: www.d2l.org.

This video training is 2.5 hours and also available in Spanish  

 

Vicarious Trauma, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Building Resilience

This training is for professionals who are regularly exposed to trauma and the suffering of others, which can lead to vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress. This training will help participants better understand how trauma exposure can affect their well-being, decision-making, and workplace effectiveness. This session will also provide practical tools and strategies to recognize trauma responses, build resilience, and prevent burnout. By increasing self-awareness and promoting healthy coping strategies, the training supports trauma-responsive practices and encourages more effective, supportive interactions with the people you serve while fostering a healthier and more sustainable work environment. 

This presentation is 60 minutes and FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To receive updates as new classes become available or if you are interested in bringing trainings and workshops to your organization, contact the Prevention Coordinator at:
ewilliams@avondaleaz.gov
(623) 333-7900 

I learned about so many things... I am ready to help my students in the safest and best way possible. I am a child advocate & an educator all in one Liberty Elementary School District Teacher

​How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

- Nadine Burke Harris

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