Child sexual abuse prevention starts with knowledge and awareness of the problem. In the Stewards of Children training, you will

• Receive a mix of survivor stories, expert advice, and practical guidance for preventing child sexual abuse.
• Learn about making choices, taking risks, and supporting each other.
• Get simple strategies to prevent and respond to sexual abuse through Darkness to Light’s 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children.

The Stewards of Children training is intended for youth-serving organizations, community members, and any adults interested in keeping children safe. Participants  learn how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child-protective behaviors.

The training is 2 hours in length and provided free to participants.

For more information or to schedule a training, please contact NKYCAC at (859) 442-3200.

• About 1 in 10 children experience Child Sexual Abuse before their 18^th birthday
• 90% of children who are victims of sexual abuse know their abuser.
• 30% of children who are sexually abused are abused by family members.
• 60% of children who are sexually abused are abused by people the family trusts.
• 10% or less of children who are sexually abused are abused by a stranger.
• 40% of children who are sexually abused are abused by older, or more powerful children.