The Department of Workforce Development at Dyersburg State Community College, in partnership with the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, will offer a complimentary child sexual abuse prevention course, Stewards of Children, on Thursday, December 3.
The training will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the DSCC Security Bank Community Learning Center, 401 Country Club Road, Dyersburg.
Online registration is available at https://bit.ly/4ztmwGd.
Participants will receive a handbook related to the coursework.
Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed, 2.5-hour training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. Participants will learn practical strategies for reducing the risk of abuse in organizations, families, and communities.
“Protecting children is a responsibility shared by all of us,” said Darrin Devault, Director of Workforce Development at DSCC. “This training empowers adults with the knowledge and confidence to recognize warning signs, respond appropriately to concerns, and help create safer environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive.”
The training features videos and guided discussion facilitated by Glen M. Tilghman, director of the Dyer/Lake County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Participants will learn The 5 Steps to Protecting Children and how to apply those steps to better safeguard children from sexual abuse.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to engage in informed conversations about child sexual abuse prevention, recognize and respond to boundary violations and suspected abuse, and support the implementation of prevention-focused policies in places where children live, learn, and play.
Tilghman has more than 14 years of experience serving at-risk children, youth, and families, including five years of specialized experience within the Child Advocacy Center discipline. A licensed clinical social worker, Tilghman earned a Master of Social Work degree in 2014 and has dedicated his career to child advocacy, abuse prevention, trauma-informed care, and strengthening families through collaboration, education, and community engagement. He is committed to advancing services that promote healing, safety, and hope for children and families across West Tennessee.
The Department of Workforce Development at DSCC provides learning opportunities through certificate programs, customized workforce training, personal enrichment courses, and youth programs.
For more information, contact Darrin Devault, Director of Workforce Development, at ddevault@dscc.edu or 731-286-3265.