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Education
Sunflower House looks forward to the opportunity to educate people in our community about child abuse and how to prevent it. We provide the following trainings to area educators, parents, professionals and companies.
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Child Abuse and Neglect
In this session you will learn to recognize signs of child abuse & neglect, and you will learn the correct procedures/laws for reporting. Topics include: How to recognize possible victims, How to report a suspicion of abuse, and How to appropriately handle a child’s disclosure of abuse.This training is approved for 2 clock hours.
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Stewards of Children
A child sexual abuse prevention training that educates adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, and motivates them to take courageous action. Key concepts addressed include: adult responsibility, choice, relentless compassion, consciousness and personal power.
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Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) Prevention Presentation
Appropriate for teens parents, potential parents, or any person who may provide care for young children. The who, what, when, why and how (to prevent) of this act of violence against children are discussed through group activities, discussion and scenarios.
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Keeping Kids Safe Online
Learn more about possible dangers of internet usage, practical safety tips & tools and the cyber crime reporting process. *Presentation designed by Sunflower House, Overland Park Police Department and FBI Cyber Crime Task Force. Presentation lengths vary according to your needs. (available in English & Spanish)
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P.S. It’s My Body! Curriculum
An innovative curriculum of developmentally appropriate activities to teach the three R’s: recognize, resist and report. Curriculum includes lessons on personal safety, self-esteem, bullying, sexual harassment, communication skills and parent-child activities. If you’re purchasing the curriculum online, please provide your contact information in PayPal so we may contact you. (available in English & Spanish)
| Curriculum | Cost | PayPal |
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| In service area | $100-Materials may be picked up | |
| Outside service area | $175 + $20 S/H ($195) | |
| Curriculum Update | $20 + $5 S/H ($25) |
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P.S. Happy Bear
A delightful, interactive play for children ages 4-7. Implemented in more than 200 elementary schools and preschools in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, this 25-minute program addresses recognizing welcome and unwelcome touches, practicing resistance skills, and learning to report to a trusted adult. (available in English & Spanish) Watch Happy Bear presentation video
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Staff In-Service Training
Training at a faculty meeting or in-service period to assist school personnel in recognizing signs of child abuse & neglect, and knowing the correct procedures for reporting. Topics will include:
- How to recognize possible victims of child abuse and neglect.
- How to report a suspicion of child abuse & Kansas mandated reporting laws.
- How to appropriately handle a child’s disclosure of abuse.
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S.T.O.P Abuse for Teens
An interactive presentation for adolescents. Addressed during this presentation are types of abuse, including definitions and examples, positive discipline methods, along with specific & practical prevention techniques.
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Parent Education
Presentation for parents on safety tips, child protection, effective methods to talk with children about personal safety. Parents hear the information and take it home to share. (available in English & Spanish)
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Resource Library
An extensive library of videos for lessons on personal safety, assertiveness and sexual harassment prevention. Check it out – it’s free.
To participate in a training or to schedule a training at your facility please contact Sunflower House Education Director at bevt@sunflowerhouse.org.
