Childrens Cove

The Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center

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Community Education

Children’s Cove’s commitment to the safety of children extends beyond the services at our center.

As a Barnstable County organization, part of our mission is to provide free awareness and prevention education to members of the Cape & Islands community. We recognize that they best way to respond to child sexual abuse, is in the prevention of it. By educating the community, we hope to reduce the public health crisis of child sexual abuse.

As a central resource for information and assistance, we offer a variety of educational opportunities for to community organizations, faith organizations, clubs, community centers, and concerned citizens in areas such as:

What is Children's Cove?

Participants will receive an overview of Children’s Cove services to the community, why we exist, and how we partner in the community.

Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse

Participants will have an increased knowledge of the varying aspects of child sexual abuse, the dynamics of disclosure and optimal response to abuse.

How to Talk with Children About Sexual Abuse and Body Safety

Participants will learn skills about how to have conversations with their children of varying ages about child sexual abuse, and ways to keep themselves and their bodies safe.

Online Safety for Children / Teens

Participants will learn about online dangers, how information sent online does not disappear, ways in which children and teens can be exploited, and how to safely use online services and apps.

Who are Predators: The Facts

Participants will learn real world information about those who exploit children, grooming processes, and ways to keep children safe.

For more information or to schedule any of these trainings, please contact Jacob Stapledon, Community Engagement and Education Program Manager.

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Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. Children’s Cove is partially supported by the Massachusetts Office of Victims of Assistance through a Victim of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status or genetic information. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider employer, and lender.

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