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The sections of this program
include:
The
HUGS Training Program (Help Us Grow Safely)
Have you ever been in the grocery store or other public place and observed a stressful moment between a parent and child…one that left you feeling uncomfortable and unsure how to help? You’re not alone. 50% of Americans report that they “did nothing” when they saw a potential child abuse situation in public, because they were unsure how to help.
The HUGS (Help Us Grow Safely) program, provided by PCAO,
is a community based training program that teaches strategies for preventing negative adult/child interactions.
If you would like to view and print a copy of the HUGS program brochure, please click here! |
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What can you learn at
a HUGS training session?
- How to identify the types of child abuse, their warning signs and
indicators
- Tips to safely and effectively intervene in a stressful parent child
interaction
- A list of parenting and child abuse/neglect prevention and intervention
resources in your community
Who can participate
in a HUGS training?
Anyone is welcome to participate
in a HUGS training session which lasts between one to two hours. We welcome
groups of any size.
The HUGS training is highly
recommended for the following groups:
- Retail (including grocery and department store) employees
- Daycare staff
- Neighborhood coalitions
- Faith based organizations
- Civic Groups
- Child advocates
- Social service staff
- Any group or individual interested in breaking the cycle of violence
of child abuse and neglect
Feedback
from HUGS Participants:
- “This should be mandatory training for all employees.”
- “Getting feedback from others makes me feel more comfortable
about stepping in and attempting to help.”
- "Great discussion of how to help engage families adn share responsibilities of safety for children."
- “The sharing and discussion reinforced what I do right, and
I learned what I can do differently.”
- " Very informative. I learned to include parents in the beginning process of suspected abuse and negelct. I've never been given that slant. Thank you!"
- “Gave me more confidence in myself and advocate for kids.”
- “As an administrator, I really appreciated the discussion on
this intervention being every person’s responsibility.”
The next HUGS programs for Nationwide Children's Hospital's employees will be held on January 12th and January 15th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
If you would like to view and print a copy of the program brochure, please click here!
Train
the Trainer Sessions, Participant Feedback and Program Support:
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio will be offering a HUGS Train The Trainer workshop on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The location of the workshops will be at The Center for Child and Family Advocacy:
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
655 E. Livingston Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43205
The $300 workshop fee includes lunch, a spiral bound presentation board, a CD with the HUGS presentation, a trainer's manual and a copy of the video - "The Voice of One Survivor."
Feedback from HUGS Train The Trainer Participants:
- "This training was great! I'm very excited to implement this at my agency!"
- "The materials are great! I like having the powerpoint on CD-Rom - less work for me as a presenter!"
- "Nice group and good leader! Thanks!"
- "Materials well done!"
- "Liked getting additional resources."
- "Excellent training with easy to use take home materials to implement training elsewhere. Well done!"
If you would like to view and print a copy of the flyer and registration form for the HUGS Train The Trainer session scheduled for March 4, 2009, please click here.
For directions to The Center for Child and Family Advocacy, please click here!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Prevent Child Abuse Ohio's office at (614) 722-6800 or via email at pcao@nationwidechildrens.org for additional information.
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