Available Trainings!

Darkness to Lights’ Stewards of Children

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with child sexual abuse survivors, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

Monique Burr Foundation Prevention Education Programs:

MBF Child Safety Matters®

MBF Child Safety Matters® is a comprehensive, evidence-based prevention education program for elementary school students in grades K-5. The program teaches students and adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to the four types of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect), bullying, cyberbullying, and digital dangers.

MBF Teen Safety Matters®

MBF Teen Safety Matters® is a comprehensive, evidence-informed prevention education program for middle school students in grades 6 - 8 and high school students in grades 9 - 12. The program addresses emotional, physical, and digital safety, and teaches students and adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to the four types of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect), exploitation, trafficking, sexual assault, relationship abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, and digital dangers.

CAN 101 (Child Abuse and Neglect 101)

Learn the different types of child abuse and neglect and how to recognize them, how to respond when you suspect child abuse and/or neglect,, how to report it, and learn what questions to ask if it is disclosed or suspected. Other topics covered include: what happens after abuse is discovered and a report is made, as well as the role and functions of various multidisciplinary team members when it comes to the child abuse and neglect investigation, as well as exactly what the laws say about child abuse and neglect.

This training was designed by Bridge of Hope staff and is tailored to meet the needs of the audience we are presenting to. There is no charge for this training. See below the training calendar, or reach out to us at outreach@bridgeofhopecac.org for us to bring this training to you! This can be a great refresher course or introductory course and we recommend that ALL PEOPLE (regardless of whether you work with kids, don’t work with kids, have kids, or not) take this course!

Mandatory Reporter Training

Did you know that in the state of Nebraska, all adults are mandatory reporters? This training is an in depth look into reporting child abuse and neglect. Discussion topics include: who is a mandated reporter, how to report, who to report to, what information is needed to make a report, the things that should be reported, and the process of reporting and the investigation. Importantly, we will discuss statutes about reporting and child abuse/neglect.

Mandatory Reporter Training is another training that was created by Bridge of Hope staff and is specific to laws in Nebraska. This training is recommended to all people and is a great way to help you prepare to help children in need. There is no charge for this training. See below the training calendar, or reach out to us at outreach@bridgeofhopecac.org for us to bring this training to you! This is a great in-depth course for people looking to help children and be prepared to report abuse. We recommend that ALL PEOPLE (regardless of whether you work with kids, don’t work with kids, have kids, or not) take this course!

ROAR!

ROAR was developed by the Care Center in Oklahoma and is officially endorsed by Erin Merryn (founder and President of Erin’s Law. This program teaches body safety and how kids can keep themselves safe. Child abuse is a difficult topic to cover, but we promise these conversations are important. ROAR gives children and caregivers the tools to talk to stand up against child abuse.

Using ROAR, we teach children ages 4-8 how to protect themselves from child abuse through a fun, interactive lesson in body safety and empowerment called ROAR. ROAR is an easy to remember acronym that teaches kids the “Rules of ROARing.” The Rules of ROARing are:

            R- Remember, privates are private
            O- Okay to say no
            A- Always talk about secrets
            R- Raise your voice and tell someone

ROAR was designed for classroom settings and is always completely free! So let us know if you want us to bring ROAR to your child’s school! ROAR lessons can be done in less than 30 minutes and all students get to take home materials to help parents reinforce the important skills they have learned when they go home.