Prevention Education

Communities CAN prevent child abuse and neglect, that starts with the right tools.

Great prevention does not rely on teaching people to avoid being hurt.

Instead, it goes right to the source, educating all people that using violence is not acceptable in any relationship, and that the happiest and most enjoyable relationships are healthy and safe.

Read more about effective violence prevention here.

Virtual Training 9/15/26

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Healthy Sexual Development and Identifying Concerns

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Virtual Training 9/15/26 〰️ Healthy Sexual Development and Identifying Concerns 〰️

Professional Development for Youth Serving Organizations on culture, policy and safe practices, please visit Training for Youth-Serving Organizations — CARES Northwest

CARES Northwest offers resources, trainings and educational discussions to community groups, pre-K to 12 schools, youth and family serving organizations, churches, early learning programs, and many more!

Some of the topics that we provide training and resources on:

  • Body Safety for Kids

  • Supporting Healthy Teen Dating

  • Consent & Boundaries at Any Age

  • Sexual Development During Childhood

  • Healthy Relationships for Boys, Girls, and Gender Diverse Kids

  • Tech Impacts on Relationships

  • Communication & Conflict

  • Addressing Adultism

  • Supporting Kids’ Mental Health

  • Supporting Caregiver Resilience Culture, Values, and Parenting

  • Best Practices for Teaching Violence Prevention

  • Book Recommendations

  • Child Abuse and ACEs

  • Trauma- Informed Mandatory Reporting and Responding

  • Problematic Sexual Behavior

  • Understanding Oppression