Sexual Abuse

• Participants will know the range of behaviors that are considered to be sexual abuse. 

• Participants will know the physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators of sexual abuse. 

• Participants will understand power dynamics and the implications for the offender and the non-offending parent. 

• Participants will understand how offenders use deception, denial and manipulation to maintain power over others and avoid detection. 

• Participants will understand their responsibilities to report abuse and assure medical evaluation. 

• Participants will appreciate the importance of self-care and burnout prevention to help manage the pressures of sexual abuse cases.