Please join us for this professional development training (followed by a Question and Answer session) about the MBF Child Safety Matters®! This is a great opportunity to become educated and empowered about some very real, very concerning issues faced by all children today, including bullying, cyberbullying, all types of child abuse, digital abuse, and other digital dangers. During the presentation, you will learn how being proactive and using a primary prevention program is beneficial not only to students, but to their families, our school, and the community as well.
Morning Learning Objectives:
Recognize the need for child abuse prevention education.
Discuss the impact of ACES on youth.
Understand the research and evidence behind the MBF Child Safety Curriculum
Review the basics of the MBF Child Safety Curriculum
For each of the following: child abuse, bullying & cyberbullying, digital safety & citizenship, develop an understanding of what children are taught and how you can support victimized youth
Review the reporting process for each type of victimization
Afternoon Learning Objectives:
Define human trafficking
Outline key components of the Actions, Means & Purpose (AMP) model
Identify youth populations most vulnerable to human trafficking
List common red flags and risk factors for human trafficking
Know what to do after identifying a suspected victim of trafficking or sexual exploitation
There (3) CEUs will be offered to participants who attend this session and complete the training evaluation.
Substance Use, Trauma and Homelessness: Tools for Prevention & Support with Toni Lovell (MSW, LCSW, Lutheran Social Services) and Nate Moellering (Vice President, Fort Wayne Recovery)
Substance misuse and abuse wreak havoc on individuals, families, and communities, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. At the individual level, substance abuse often leads to physical and mental health issues, strained relationships, and diminished quality of life. Families bear the burden of watching their loved ones struggle, facing emotional turmoil, financial strain, and fractured relational dynamics. Communities suffer from increased crime rates, healthcare costs, and loss of productivity. Moreover, trauma, whether from childhood experiences or adult life events, frequently underlies substance abuse disorders, serving as a coping mechanism for pain and distress. This cycle can spiral further, with substance abuse contributing to homelessness, exacerbating vulnerability, and perpetuating the cycle of trauma and addiction. Addressing substance misuse and its consequences must involve comprehensive strategies that encompass prevention, treatment, and support, recognizing the interconnectedness of individual struggles with broader societal issues.
Two (2) CEUs offered to participants.
We invite you to join us for this Youth Mental Health Task Force initiative where we will spend the day exploring the current state of mental health in our youth and how we can help promote and encourage positive wellbeing in our community! This event is sponsored by Parkview Health, Great KIDS, RemedyLIVE, Bowen Center and Purdue Fort Wayne.
Up to four (4) CEUs available to participants.
