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A YMCA Initiative to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse June 6, 2012

A YMCA Initiative to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse June 6, 2012. Thank you for joining us. We will begin shortly. Before We Begin. How to use this technology Text Chat All lines are muted This webinar is being recorded PowerPoint slides available at www.D2L.org/YMCA

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A YMCA Initiative to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse June 6, 2012

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  1. A YMCA Initiative to Prevent Child Sexual AbuseJune 6, 2012 Thank you for joining us. We will begin shortly.

  2. Before We Begin • How to use this technology • Text Chat • All lines are muted • This webinar is being recorded • PowerPoint slides available at www.D2L.org/YMCA • If you have difficulties with your computer audio • Dial teleconference number 706.913.1160 • Enter Pass code 6760262 • Other technical issues call iLinc support at 800.799.4510

  3. Today’s Speakers Ed Hurley, CEO Hockomock Area YMCA, Chair of Partnering in Prevention Steering Committee Jolie Logan, CEO Darkness to Light Michael Graves, CEO YMCA of Delaware

  4. The Issue 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006) 93% of children know their abusers (Snyder, 2000) Most child victims never report the abuse (Smith et al., 2000; Broman-Fulks et al., 2007) Reported cases of CSA cost $35 billion annually in the US (www.ncjrs.gov/pdfiles/victcost.pdf) Social outcomes: teen pregnancy, depression, suicide, academic failure, substance abuse. (For a full list of outcomes and references visit www.D2L.org)

  5. What We Know There are people in our midst that would rob our children of their innocence and they are people we know and trust Child safety is the job of an adult Child sexual abuse is preventable through awareness and education The fight against abuse has to be a collaborative effort

  6. Partnering in Prevention • Why Now? • Protecting kids is a priority • Why YMCA? • Social Responsibility • Who is involved? • YMCAs • Darkness to Light • The Redwoods Group Foundation • How is it done? • Educating adults in the community using Darkness to Light training program

  7. Steering Committee

  8. YMCA as Convener

  9. Milestones Partnering in Prevention Steering Committee created and NJ State Alliance commits to statewide initiative MA Child Protection Initiative launched DE State Initiative begins 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 TRGF and D2L establish YMCA Seed Fund 30 Largest YMCAs in the NE adopt initiative

  10. Where Are We Today? • Growth and momentum since 2009 • 56 Y Associations • 150 Ys in some phase of exploring/planning • 430 facilitators within Y networks • State Alliance commitment from NH, DE, PA, and NJ • Expansion beyond eastern states • More than 10,000 trained by YMCAs in the past year • Initial goal of training 5% of adults in Y service area

  11. We Can’t Do It Alone DARKNESS TO LIGHT National leader in evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention training for adults YMCA Local Relationships Convener and Leader Knowledge Capital Social Capital Partnering in Prevention Financial Capital THE REDWOODS GROUP FOUNDATION Seed Fund Staffing

  12. Darkness to Light To empower people to prevent child sexual abuse Raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse by educating adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse Working with organizations across the country to help build community prevention initiatives

  13. Stewards of Children • 2.5 hour video-based, facilitator led or online curriculum • Shares life experiences from survivors and experts • Teaches adults to think and to act on their feet to protect children • Evidence based • Increases knowledge & awareness • Changes child protective behavior

  14. Getting Started – Local Level • Familiarize key staff and board with the program • Convene and recruit community leaders and partners • Build training capacity • Train trainers, purchase materials • Appoint staff person to coordinate efforts • Implement training program community wide • Report and track progress • Local level examples • Merrimack Valley YMCA • Newport County YMCA

  15. Getting Started – State Alliance Initiate a planning call Convene alliance for an introductory presentation Y CEOs to introduce staff and board to the program Create a Planning Task Force Hold a series of workshops to train instructors throughout the state Coordinate at the local level

  16. State Initiatives • NJ Model • Goal: 82,000 in 5 years • 30 instructors • 300 facilitators • D2L Planning Task Force • DE Model • Goal: 35,000 in 5 years • Statewide Steering Committee • Partnership with PCA Delaware and Attorney General Office • Full time staff coordinating the initiative

  17. Funding Support • Initial YMCA Seed Fund available • Partnering in Prevention Steering Committee and D2L can assist with prospects and proposals • Delaware Community Foundation example • Merrimack Valley funding examples through local funders

  18. Call to Action • Watch D2L Documentary at www.D2L.org/ChildhoodStories • Learn more at www.D2L.org/YMCA • Read FAQs in follow-up email • To get started now, contact Elizabeth Warren – ewarren@D2L.org

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