Professional Training
About Our Training Program
An array of workshops, developed for adult learners, is offered year-round to address child abuse detection, investigation, treatment, and prevention. General topics include child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, neglect and child/family mental health. Training sessions are scheduled on and off site and vary on time. Our comprehensive training program offers educators, mental health professionals, medical providers, attorneys, law enforcement, child advocates and faith-based leaders several training opportunities via our:
For more information, please contact the Training Coordinator, Patricia Kittle, at 210-675-9000 ext. 5794.
PROJECT TEACH: Brown Bag Workshops
ChildSafe offers Project TEACH (Training/Education on Abuse & Child Health) throughout the year. These trainings are typically held on-site during our around lunchtime. Sessions address child abuse and mental health issues. Workshops are presented by experienced, qualified professionals in the field, such as physicians, attorneys and members of our Multi-Disciplinary Team. CEU are available for mental health providers (scroll down for more CEU info).
For a list of workshops, please view the ChildSafe Training Calendar. Because of limited seating, Project TEACH Brown Bags are not open for registration until 3 weeks prior to the workshop.
To register for a brown bag or to receive training notices via email, please contact Patricia Kittle. All brown bag attendees must be pre-registered. NO WALK-INS PLEASE. Feel free to bring your lunch or snack to the workshop.
Darkness to Light® Stewards of Children™
Darkness to Light’s® Stewards of Children™ is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for youth serving organizations and recognizes that adults are responsible for the safety of children.
Who uses the program?
Parents/Guardians, as well as organizations and corporations who are:
• Seeking training for staff and volunteers in the prevention of child sexual abuse.
• Wanting to make a difference in their community by educating adults about the protection of children.
• Needing to respond to insurance requirements regarding child protection.
More Information?
Visit Darkness to Light’s® Stewards of Children™ to learn more about this training program. To book a training for your business, school, church or group please call ChildSafe at (210) 675-9000.
Medical Training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners & Physicians
ChildSafe offers medical training through funds from the Children’s Justice Act Grant. Renewed annually over the past 9 years, the grant allows Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, as well as Pediatric Residents from Wilford Hall MC, UTHSCSA and other medical communities to rotate through ChildSafe as part of their clinical training. Medical and nursing professionals from all over Texas and other states can spend 1-5 days (M-F only) with us for clinical training, didactic training, and case reviews.
About the Medical Examination
The ChildSafe Medical Team assesses suspected victims of child sexual abuse (up to age 18). Medical examinations are primarily non-invasive and may involve a visual exam with specialized equipment, and sometimes testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Internal or speculum examinations are not performed and examinations are done with consideration to the child’s comfort, privacy, and ability to cooperate.
If you are scheduled to train with us, please arrive promptly to allow time for any briefing that must take place. We see suspected victims of child sexual abuse beginning at 8:30 a.m., Monday- Friday. ChildSafe operates a full day clinic on Mondays. However, we operate a half-day clinic Tuesday- Friday.
Dress casual (no jeans please) or wear scrubs.
Wear your hospital ID/Badge. It is important that ChildSafe staff, the children, and the families we serve are able to identify you as a medical professional.
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
ChildSafe is an authorized Continuing Education Provider by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. ChildSafe will award CEU to the following at every Project TEACH Brown Bag Workshop:
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
- Social Workers (SW)
Brown Bag attendees not seeking CEU but needing to document professional development hours will receive Certificates of Instruction. Continuing education hours, including TCLEOSE, CNE and CME are typically available at our annual Child Abuse Conference.
To Schedule Training
If you are interested in training with us, please contact Patricia Kittle or call 210-675-9000 ext. 5794. Scheduling is based on availability.
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