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Here at SASSMM, we offer support to children and adults who are impacted by sexual violence-- that includes a survivor's loved ones or even the community at large. In May 2021, we are offering free, virtual trainings on Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth in Maine. This event will be offered at two times:
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This training will build knowledge and skills related to the exploitation and trafficking of children/teens across the state - including an overview of the systems currently in place that support these victims and survivors. This training is created for anyone working with youth in residential, school, behavioral health, crisis, or community settings. Individuals working in Eastern Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties will have priority registration.
Sadly, we know that youth in Maine are experiencing sexual exploitation and trafficking. According to the Maine Human Trafficking Needs Assessment in 2015, there are an estimated 200-300 victims of sex trafficking in Maine per year-- most of whom are between the ages of 14-30. Knowing that the risk of victimization increases during a social crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it critical to understand child exploitation and trafficking in our community, and to develop skills to help children and teens who may be impacted.
Sadly, we know that youth in Maine are experiencing sexual exploitation and trafficking. According to the Maine Human Trafficking Needs Assessment in 2015, there are an estimated 200-300 victims of sex trafficking in Maine per year-- most of whom are between the ages of 14-30. Knowing that the risk of victimization increases during a social crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it critical to understand child exploitation and trafficking in our community, and to develop skills to help children and teens who may be impacted.
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On Thursday, April 29th, from 9am-2pm, SASSMM is hosting a Training of Trainers in partnership with the Children's Safety Partnership: Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse.
This free, virtual Zoom training is geared for school-based professionals in Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties, as well as Brunswick, Harpswell and the surrounding Islands. We particularly encourage administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, student support specialists, nurses, and health and special education teachers to attend. Participants will receive a foundation in the dynamics of child sexual abuse, youth sexual development, responding to sexualized behaviors and disclosures, and navigating reporting and the response system. This training aims to equip participants to deliver the mandated 1-hour training in Child Sexual Abuse Awareness & Response to school staff. To learn more about the law mandating public schools to provide staff training on child sexual abuse, click here to visit the Children's Safety Partnership website. |
