Child Assault Prevention program volunteers

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We are now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. The next training begins Sunday, October 28th.

Prevention Specialist for the Child Assault Prevention program:

Becoming a Prevention Specialist gives you the unique opportunity of presenting workshops to students in the Needham elementary schools. The CAP Prevention Specialists work in three-person teams to deliver the CAP curriculum in 90-minute workshops during school hours. This program teaches children simple strategies to reduce vulnerability to assault and violence by presenting basic, age-appropriate, skill-oriented workshops that focus on:

• bullying between children
• stranger safety
• sexual assault by known persons

The workshop consists of facilitated discussion and role-plays for each of the topics. It ends with a "Review Time" when the children are offered the opportunity to talk 1:1 with the Prevention Specialists.

Time Commitment: Attend all training sessions and present 2 to 3 ninety minute classroom workshops monthly, October- May, for one school year. Attend 3- 4 in-service trainings during the school year.

Training provides information on child abuse and neglect and its impact on society. This includes role play and facilitation practice and opportunities to observe classroom workshops led by experienced prevention specialists. Training strengthens listening and responding skills to children in support of their safety.

For more information or an application, please visit our website www.needhamcommunitycouncil.org or email Caren Nemtzow cnemztow@needhamcommunitycouncil.org