Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

SafeTots
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Topic: SafeTots
Date: November 9, 2021
Time: Noon – 1 pm
Speaker: Carol Pool, MSW, PCAIN Prevention Education Specialist

Description: This presentation touches on a variety of safety issues, including SIS/Abusive Head Trauma, the Safe Haven Law, Water Safety & Safe Sleep practices.  We will also touch on Firearm Safety and Know Your Partner/Caregiver.
Audience: Adolescents, Caregivers/Parents, Community, Professionals
An Assessment will be emailed to you after the training (12-24 Hours). Once you complete your Assessment our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours. You must score at least 7 correct answers out of 10 questions to qualify for a training certificate.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf-uvqDIuH9zu_SMlIA6UzyiBQssUeQwV

Nurturing Fathers Class
2021-11-10 18:30 - 20:15 | Virtual
Calling ALL Dads, Grandfathers, Foster Parent Dads, Mentors…. join our Free/Virtual Nurturing Fathers classes starting November 3rd
(this class will now start on November 10th)
Weekly gas card drawing and $25 gift card for those who complete entire course.

Complete this sign up document link: November 3 -December 15 2021 — Registration & Pre-Class Parent Inventory

Classes are held EVERY Wednesday 6:30pm-8:15pm for 7 weeks

Contact bcarter@villages.org for questions.

Trauma & Brain Development
2021-11-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Topic: Trauma & Brain Development
Date: November 16, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Sandy Runkle, LSW, PCAIN Director of Programs
Description: This presentation discusses the effects of trauma on brain development and behavior. This presentation also provides an overview of the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the importance of building and promoting resilience.

WARNING: We stress that when “attending” this workshop that headphones should be worn or be viewed in private to ensure children cannot hear the content. Thank you

An Assessment will be emailed to you after the training (12-24 Hours). Once you complete your Assessment our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours. You must score at least 7 correct answers out of 10 questions to qualify for a training certificate.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpce6pqTMjGtSIaTk4j5Flssj1flj9GikX

Child Abuse 101
2021-12-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Topic: Child Abuse 101
Date: December 9, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Description: This presentation defines and discusses:

The four types of child maltreatment
How to understand both behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment
Reporting responsibilities
Prevention strategies

Training Time: 1.5 Hours

Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Health Care Professionals, Parents, Teachers, and Social Service Staff (must be age 18 or older)

WARNING: If you are attending this virtual training at home, please be sure to either use headphones or be alone while attending. Some information may not be suitable for younger children.
A Survey will be emailed to you after the webinar. Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment/Survey to qualify for a Training Certificate.
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-2hqzwtHtIFus119CZW7toTPNN_PLi7

What's New in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
2021-12-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Topic: What’s New in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Date: December 10, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Sandy Runkle, LSW, PCAIN Director of Programs
Description: Created by Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, this workshop will assist you in communicating with parents and kids and teach you about what’s new in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention.
From Erin’s Law to Sex-Wise Parenting, innovations in child sexual abuse prevention policy and practice are available to help keep children safer. This workshop will review current innovations in policy and practice, and end with a focus on how professionals in child welfare and protection can support parents to promote sexual health and safety in their homes and community.

Training Time: 1.5 hours

WARNING: Everyone must be at least 18 years of age or older to attend this training. We stress that when “attending” this workshop that headphones should be worn or be viewed in private to ensure children cannot hear or see the content. Thank you

A Survey will be emailed to you after the training (12-24 Hours). Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOmqqzkvHdUeu76pR37pd7wL00_XhqjI

Parent's Café: Family Hope-How it Helps & Supports Families
2021-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Topic: “Family Hope Program: How it Helps & Supports Families”
Date: December 16, 2021
Time: 6-7:00 pm (EST)
Description: Family Hope is a ministry of the local church that provides supportive relationships for isolated families. Through Family Hope, volunteers walk alongside at-risk families and prevent them from entering further into the child-welfare system, if at all possible. They do this by wrapping around each struggling family by offering temporary hosting of children, resource connections and guidance for parents, and a bridge to family stability. Family Hope’s mission is to bring hope to families through caring, connective relationships formed in the redemptive love of Jesus.
Presented by: Lanna Blanchard, Founder and Executive Director of Family Hope (Central Indiana). For the past 30 years, Lanna has been involved in various work involving international adoption, foster care, and family preservation. She and her husband Tim feel privileged to have had the opportunity to adopt five precious children from Korea; they have led support groups for adoptive parents and children. Lanna completed her undergraduate work in Psychology at Indiana University and has master-level credits in Christian Counseling through Liberty University. She has served in several leadership capacities with a national nonprofit organization focused on family preservation and has recently launched a local organization named Family Hope. Lanna enjoys escaping to any beach with Tim, researching about health/nutrition while inhaling dark chocolate caramels, and listening to podcasts on dreaming big dreams and never giving up!

Our Nurturing Parents Café is more of a facilitated discussion instead of one of our regular trainings/webinars, Training Credits will not be available. The Parent Cafes are a monthly, relaxed discussion around Parenting Topics. Participants are encouraged to bring YOUR OWN ISSUES and gain insights and resources!

Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kce-urTkpGNewJABndyC0SVb3bFGH9PjK

ACE Interface: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Building Self-Healing Communities
2022-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Topic: “ACE Interface: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Building Self-Healing Communities”
Date: January 11, 2022
Time: 6pm-8pm (EST)
Presenters: Jeff Wittman, MBA, PCAIN Prevention Program Manager and Katrina Miller, MSW, Villages Clinical Director (Northwest Indiana)
Description: The ACE Study confirms, with scientific evidence that adversity during development increases the risk of physical, mental and behavioral problems later in life. The ACE Study and other research using the study’s framework have taught us that ACEs are the leading cause of health and social problems in our nation and the most powerful determinant of the public’s health. Building Self-Healing Communities is about investing in the people who have the most at stake—especially people affected by ACEs– so they can be expert leaders of their own community’s change. We live at a time of great hope and promise – the greatest public health discovery of our time is about us. The ACE Study provides a discovery – a common framework and language – that we can use to profoundly improve the health and well-being of our society now and for future generations to come.
Co-Presenter Bio: Jeff Wittman joined PCAIN on March 1, 2021, as our new Prevention Program Manager. Jeff comes to PCAIN with a wealth of experience working with youth and with communities. Most recently Jeff was the School Social Work & Foster Youth Specialist at the Department of Education, but he has also worked in Family Preservation, Wraparound Community Support Services, and in Foster Care. Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and a Master of Business Administration in Educational Leadership.
Co-Presenter Bio: Katrina Miller is the Clinical Director at The Villages of Indiana in Northwest Indiana. She has been at The Villages for approximately three years. She provides oversight and clinical supervision of the Foster Care and Post Adoption services. Trina has over 25 years of experience working in child welfare. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work, is a Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician (CSAYC) and is working on her Trauma Focused Certification. Trina obtained her clinical license in 2012. Trina is most passionate about the therapy she can provide to the numerous families and children she has worked with throughout her career. Seeing the growth in the individuals she works with is very rewarding for them as well as herself. Trina is constantly looking for opportunities to strengthen her skills with continuing education and keeping informed on the rapid changes within the industry.

Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Health Care Professionals, Law Enforcement, Teachers, Parents, and Social Service Staff (must be age 18 or older)

WARNING: If you are attending this virtual training at home, please be sure to either use headphones or be alone while attending. Some information may not be suitable for younger children.
A Survey will be emailed to you after the webinar. Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment/Survey to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf-CtqjIqE9JPHsXj7H–_bFMyxgsP_9H

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development
2022-01-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Topic: Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development
Date: January 12, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)
Speaker: Carol Pool, MSW, PCAIN Prevention Education Specialist
Backup: Sandy Runkle, LSW, PCAIN Director of Programs

Description: The Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development training helps participants better understand the sexual development of children, and how to respond to children’s sexual behavior and questions in ways that promote healthy development. This training also recognizes that a crucial component of nurturing healthy sexual development is protecting children from sexual abuse. Participants will gain an understanding of the scope of child sexual abuse and the relationship between healthy sexuality and child sexual abuse prevention.

Participates will learn to:

Identify normal sexual behaviors of young children
Respond to young children’s’ sexual interactions
Respond to young children’s questions about sexuality
Identify and report suspected child abuse

(This description was taken from the unpublished work © 2006 Prevent Child Abuse Vermont)
Audience Type: Must be 18 or older to attend. Early childhood educators, child care providers, parents, teachers, health care providers, Department of Child Services staff, etc.

WARNING: We stress that when “attending” this workshop that headphones should be worn or be viewed in private to ensure children cannot hear or see the content. Thank you

A Survey will be emailed to you after the training (12-24 Business Hours). Once you complete your Survey/Assessment, our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.

Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldu6vqD8vGdEJQGb8FXOFsACnRxbNOLN5

ACE Interface: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Building Self Healing Communities
2022-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Topic: “ACE Interface: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Building Self-Healing Communities”
Date: January 19, 2022
Time: 6pm-8pm (EST)
Presenters: Jeff Wittman, MBA, PCAIN Prevention Program Manager and Katrina Miller, MSW, Villages Clinical Director (Northwest Indiana)
Description: The ACE Study confirms, with scientific evidence that adversity during development increases the risk of physical, mental and behavioral problems later in life. The ACE Study and other research using the study’s framework have taught us that ACEs are the leading cause of health and social problems in our nation and the most powerful determinant of the public’s health. Building Self-Healing Communities is about investing in the people who have the most at stake—especially people affected by ACEs– so they can be expert leaders of their own community’s change. We live at a time of great hope and promise – the greatest public health discovery of our time is about us. The ACE Study provides a discovery – a common framework and language – that we can use to profoundly improve the health and well-being of our society now and for future generations to come.
Co-Presenter Bio: Jeff Wittman joined PCAIN on March 1, 2021, as our new Prevention Program Manager. Jeff comes to PCAIN with a wealth of experience working with youth and with communities. Most recently Jeff was the School Social Work & Foster Youth Specialist at the Department of Education, but he has also worked in Family Preservation, Wraparound Community Support Services, and in Foster Care. Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and a Master of Business Administration in Educational Leadership.
Co-Presenter Bio: Katrina Miller is the Clinical Director at The Villages of Indiana in Northwest Indiana. She has been at The Villages for approximately three years. She provides oversight and clinical supervision of the Foster Care and Post Adoption services. Trina has over 25 years of experience working in child welfare. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work, is a Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician (CSAYC) and is working on her Trauma Focused Certification. Trina obtained her clinical license in 2012. Trina is most passionate about the therapy she can provide to the numerous families and children she has worked with throughout her career. Seeing the growth in the individuals she works with is very rewarding for them as well as herself. Trina is constantly looking for opportunities to strengthen her skills with continuing education and keeping informed on the rapid changes within the industry.

Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Health Care Professionals, Law Enforcement, Teachers, Parents, and Social Service Staff (must be age 18 or older)

WARNING: If you are attending this virtual training at home, please be sure to either use headphones or be alone while attending. Some information may not be suitable for younger children.
A Survey will be emailed to you after the webinar. Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment/Survey to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcOCorDguE9Pa-ClHwwZhlFIV45wTJNNW

Jan19-Mar9 2022 Nurturing Fathers Class Series
2022-01-19 18:30 - 20:15 | Virtual
Calling ALL Dads, Grandfathers, Foster Parent Dads, Mentors…. join our Free/Virtual Nurturing Fathers classes starting January 19, 2022

Weekly gas card drawing and $25 gift card for those who complete entire course.

Complete this sign up document link: Jan 19 -Mar 9, 2022 – Registration

Upon Registration you will be emailed the ZOOM Class link (to be used for each class)

Classes are held EVERY Wednesday 6:30pm-8:15pm for 8 weeks

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Contact bcarter@villages.org for questions.

Parent's Café: LGBTQ+ 101
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Topic: LGBTQ+ 101
Date: January 20, 2022
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Description: We will be discussing the basics of the LGBTQ+ community, the challenges they face, and how our LGBTQ+ youth is impacted every day, in absolutely every facet of their lives. This will be an engaging, interactive presentation that will discuss gender, assigned sex vs. sex identification, inclusive language usage, gender identity, social pressures, bullying, and mental health necessities. How can we be good stewards, caretakers, and advocates for our LGBTQ+ youth? How do we create safe space? What does it all look like, and how do we have those conversations with our kids and those that are involved in their growth and care?
Please join us. This is your chance to ask all the questions that you’ve been uncomfortable to ask. This is your chance to participate in education and dialogue that will improve life-outcomes for our LGBTQ+ youth, and maybe save some lives. I’m looking forward to seeing you all.
Our Nurturing Parents Café is more of a facilitated discussion instead of one of our regular trainings/webinars, Training Credits will not be available.
The Parent Cafes are a monthly, relaxed discussion around Parenting Topics. Participants are encouraged to bring YOUR OWN ISSUES and gain insights and resources!

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeGpqj8tG9Essn8T_lkCem427Bv-0R0t

Presented by: Angie Tarr BS, RN, Training Outreach Specialist
Having grown up in Indianapolis as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and experiencing many of the same struggles that our youth experience today, Angie seized the opportunity to work for IYG, with the sole intent of creating safe space for our LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Space in which they can grow, learn, build healthy relationships, have equal access to quality medical services, safe and equitable housing solutions, and contact with legal aid. Angie is responsible for all grant reporting and billing for IYG, as well as providing educational trainings for businesses, schools, and staff in medical facilities thus allowing for negative societal beliefs, actions, and practices can be refurbished into an inclusive, responsive, and safe space for our LGBTQ+ youth.
Angie is a graduate of Indiana University, from where she received a BS in Secondary Education, English Literature, a minor in African American Studies, and then later earned her BSN. Angie worked as a cardiac RN, Clinical Nurse Educator, a high school English teacher, and an Employment Consultant for Easterseals Crossroads and FSSA. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her wonderful husband, Kris, and their two dogs.

SafeTots
2022-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Topic: SafeTots
Date: January 27, 2022
Time: 1 pm-2pm (EST)
Speaker: Jeff Wittman, MBA, PCAIN Prevention Program Manager & Francesca Cardenas, PCAIN BS Intern from Marian University
Description: This presentation touches on a variety of safety issues, including SIS/Abusive Head Trauma, the Safe Haven Law, Water Safety & Safe Sleep practices.  We will also touch on Firearm Safety and Know Your Partner/Caregiver.
Audience: Adolescents, Caregivers/Parents, Community, Professionals
An Assessment will be emailed to you after the training (12-24 Hours). Once you complete your Assessment our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours. You must score at least 7 correct answers out of 10 questions to qualify for a training certificate.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkce-vpz4sH9VAB5MxWDm-0RALDZB3c8wE

Feb8-Mar29 2022 Nurturing Parents Class Series
2022-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Nurturing Parents Community Class Series

Nurturing Parents, brought to you by Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, meets one night a week for the 8-week course, tailored to empower parents or caregivers. It is a customized, competency-based parenting program, each class lasting 60-90 minutes. The facilitator is a master’s degree social worker, trained in Nurturing Fathers and Nurturing Parents. Parents learn new beliefs, knowledge and skills that improve their overall level of functioning through nurturing parenting. There are over 80 lessons, so classes can be customized to meet the groups family needs.

Some examples of topics include discipline, growth and development, alternatives to spanking, developing empathy, as well as many more.

DATES: February 8, 2022 – March 29, 2022 This class meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm (EST) until about 8:00 pm for 8 consecutive weeks.

WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting

WHO IS INVITED: Parents, Grandparents, Foster Parents, Kinship Parents, Mentors, etc.

Once you have registered you will be emailed the class Zoom link. This link will be used for each of the 8 Classes.
You will be mailed a Pre-Class Parent Inventory (AAPI-A) and a class workbook after the first class. Please return the AAPI-A ASAP.
At the end of the 8 classes, attendees will then complete a Post-Class Parent Inventory (AAPI-B).
Once all paperwork has been completed you will be mailed a $25 gift card and a Training Certificate

INCENTIVES: Weekly gift card drawing and a $25 gift card and training certificate upon program completion

In order to qualify for a training certificate and gift cards you must have attended 7 out of 8 classes, completed and returned the AAPI-Pre-class inventory and AAPI-Post class inventory (both will be emailed to you).

For more information contact Carol Pool at cpool.pcain@villages.org

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/DNoKNjpkTS3ZTNh88

Child Abuse 101
2022-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Topic: Child Abuse 101
Date: February 10, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This 1.5 hour presentation defines and discusses:

The four types of child maltreatment
How to understand both behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment
Reporting responsibilities
Prevention strategies

Must be age 18 or older to attend — Early Intervention Professionals, Early Childhood Education Professionals, Health Care Professionals, Teachers, Parents and Social Service Staff

WARNING: If you are attending this virtual training at home, please be sure to either use headphones or be alone while attending. Some information may not be suitable for younger children.
A Survey will be emailed to you after the webinar. Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment/Survey to qualify for a Training Certificate.

To Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrduCoqT8tHtfRuj40WE56ER5PCE6IfRmY

Parent Café: Trauma Informed Homes
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Subject: Trauma Informed Homes
Date: February 17, 2022
Time: Noon-1:00 pm (EST)
Description: “ALL behavior has a purpose–the good stuff, the tough stuff, the things we do, the things our children do, all of it. Understanding the purpose behind the behavior can help us address concerns while staying sane and connected. We’ll talk about the most common reasons behind challenging behavior, supporting safety and growth, finding trauma-informed solutions, and taking care of ourselves in the process.”
Our Parent’s Café is a facilitated discussion instead of one of our regular trainings/webinars, Training Credits will not be available. The Parent Cafes are a monthly, relaxed discussion around Parenting Topics. Participants are encouraged to bring YOUR OWN ISSUES and gain insights and resources!
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdumhqD8pHdYuIrNzrITR_ph7sgWOMaWY

Speaker Bio:
Sarah Clark, MSW, LCSW, Thrive Facilitator, Allies, Inc
Behavior Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, Damar Services
“Sarah Clark has been working with traumatized youth and families since 2005. Sarah’s professional career began with supporting forever families through international adoption. Since then, she has worked with children and families from kinship adoption to foster or adoption placement to orphanages to reunification. Currently, Sarah serves individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities to support them in developing full independence and richness in their lives, as well as educating caregivers and supports. With master’s degrees in both Social Work and Vocal Music from Indiana University, Sarah is passionate about translating her professional education into tools anyone can use, including topics such as trauma, positive behavioral shaping, and interpersonal skills. Developing and facilitating the Thrive program has allowed Sarah to gratefully marry her skills and passions in service of families caring for young ladies served by Allies. Sarah has a particular interest in building whole, healthy families of many kinds, beginning in her own home with the loves of her life, her husband and two sons.”

PCAIN Statewide Council Meeting/Regional Retreat and Community Workshop
2022-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This Virtual Statewide Council Meeting/Regional Council Retreat &
Community Workshop is being hosted by

There will be Two (2) more Regional Council Retreats/Community Workshops this Spring/Summer concerning the same topics,
but we hope to bring those to you in person.
We plan to hold them in Lake County (Northern Indiana) hosted by Lake County Child Abuse Prevention Council and
in Crawford County (Southern Indiana) hosted by Pinwheel Partners of Crawford County.
Watch the Events page for further updates.

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Date: March 4, 2022

STATEWIDE COUNCIL MEETING/REGIONAL COUNCIL RETREAT
10:00 am – 11:30 am (EST)
(FOR PCAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY)
Retreat Description: Council Networking, April CAP Month Toolkit & discuss your April Activity Plans
Retreat Speaker: Jeff Wittman, MBA, PCAIN Prevention Program Manager

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Noon – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
(FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC)

Workshop Speaker: Elizabeth Anderson
Workshop Description: The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries.
The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage–storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition–can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer.
Secure — all guns in your home and vehicles
Model — responsible behavior around guns
Ask — about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes
Recognize — the role of guns in suicide
Tell – your peers to be SMART

Workshop Training Time: 1 Hour
A Survey will be emailed to you after the workshop. Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple, each person will need to complete an Survey to qualify for a Training Certificate.

To register click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOuhpzopGddKSuljFZF_cs2lbiQ2GGbH

March 4th Community Workshop
2022-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This Virtual
Community Workshop is being hosted by

There will be Two (2) Community Workshops this Spring/Summer concerning the same topics,
but we hope to bring those to you in person.
We plan to hold them in Lake County (Northern Indiana) hosted by Lake County Child Abuse Prevention Council and
in Crawford County (Southern Indiana) hosted by Pinwheel Partners of Crawford County.
Watch the Events page for further updates.

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Date: March 4, 2022

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Noon – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
(FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC)

Workshop Speaker: Elizabeth Anderson
Workshop Description: The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries.
The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage–storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition–can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer.
Secure — all guns in your home and vehicles
Model — responsible behavior around guns
Ask — about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes
Recognize — the role of guns in suicide
Tell – your peers to be SMART

Workshop Training Time: 1 Hour
A Survey will be emailed to you after the workshop. Once you complete your Survey our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple, each person will need to complete an Survey to qualify for a Training Certificate.

To register click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOuhpzopGddKSuljFZF_cs2lbiQ2GGbH

SafeTots
2022-03-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Topic: SafeTots
Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 12:30 pm-1:30pm (EST)
Speaker: Carol Pool, MSW, PCAIN Prevention Education Specialist
Description: This presentation touches on a variety of safety issues, including SIS/Abusive Head Trauma, the Safe Haven Law, Water Safety & Safe Sleep practices.  We will also touch on Firearm Safety and Know Your Partner/Caregiver.
Audience: Adolescents, Caregivers/Parents, Community, Professionals
One Hour training credit
An Assessment will be emailed to you after the training (12-24 Hours). Once you complete your Assessment our office will email you the Training Certificate within 12-24 business hours. You must score at least 7 correct answers out of 10 questions to qualify for a training certificate.
Just a reminder that if you register as a couple or a group, each person will need to complete an Assessment to qualify for a Training Certificate.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-6qrzwtGdVGgiATvno_vrtflBgGBXQJ

Mar16-May4 2022 Nurturing Fathers Class Series
2022-03-16 18:30 - 20:15 | Virtual
Calling ALL Dads, Grandfathers, Foster Parent Dads, Mentors…. join our Free/Virtual Nurturing Fathers classes starting March 16, 2022

Weekly gas card drawing and upon completion of the 8 Classes each person receives a $25 gift card along with a Training Certificate.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upon Registration you will be emailed the ZOOM Class link (to be used for each class)

Classes are held EVERY Wednesday 6:30pm-8:15pm for Eight (8) weeks

Contact bcarter@villages.org for questions.

Prevent Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff 2022
2022-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Join us for our Virtual Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-off Event, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Indiana and CareSource (@CareSource). The Villages of Indiana President and CEO Shannon Schumacher will be joined by Sandy Runkle, Program Director Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, along with Steve Smitherman, CareSource Indiana Market President to discuss the role each community member plays in protecting Indiana children and the importance of primary prevention.

Date: March 29, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83323542770

WEAR BLUE DAY
2022-04-01 08:00 - 17:00
April 1st is Wear Blue Day
Wear your best blue outfit to help us raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month today
Take a picture of you and your friends wearing blue and post on Facebook or Instagram — #WearBlueDay2022Indiana

Marion County Events and Activities
2022-04-01 08:00 - 17:00

IUN Forum on Child Abuse - Session 1
2022-04-01 09:00 - 10:45 | Virtual
This Forum is hosted by Indiana University – Northwest
You will need to register for each session separately.
Go to the date on the calendar to find specific information for the three remaining sessions (April 1, April 8, April 22, & April 29)

Here is the link to register for the April 1st Welcome & Opening Plenary Webinar: https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OJCajHjdRYurlcH6Paqfnw

Carroll-White County - Youth Worker Café
2022-04-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Carroll-White County is in the process of becoming a PCAIN Chartered Council sometime in 2022.
Here is link to view the details and register for this Youth Worker Café entitled “WHY, The First Step in Gaining Your Confidence in Your Life”

Carroll-White County - Proclamation
2022-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | The Scoreboard, 12195 US-421, Monticello, IN, 47960, United States
Carroll-White County is in the process of becoming a PCAIN Chartered Council sometime in 2022.

April 7th Proclamation event – RSVP to this email if you’d like to attend.

Hancock County - Pinwheel Event
2022-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Greenfield LIbrary Community Room, 900 W McKenzie Rd, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

IUN Forum on Child Abuse-Session 2
2022-04-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
This Forum is hosted by Indiana University – Northwest
You will need to register for each session separately. To see the complete Forum Agenda, please go to April 1st on the PCAIN Calendar and it also has CEU information.
Go to the date on the calendar to find specific information for the three remaining sessions (April 1, April 8, April 22, & April 29)

Session Two – April 8 – ACE Interface II: Systemic and Historical Trauma and ACEs
https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-FT9VLXHQyamRwEHQxzbNg

Shelby County - Family Fun Drive-Thru
2022-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | 1110 Amos Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Family Fun Drive Thru
Date: April 9, 2022
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: 1110 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN

Jay County - I Never Meant Training
2022-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 1605 N Meridian Street, Portland, IN, 1605 N Meridian Street, Portland, IN, United States

Elkhart County - Rally for Kids
2022-04-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart, IN, United States
