The color blue, as seen on these flags placed around the Grayson County Courthouse in 2017, is meant to remind people of the abused children in Texas during the month of April. Herald Democrat
The Fannin County Children’s Center has scheduled two free classes for this summer for adults to learn how to prevent, recognize and respond child abuse. The classes are designed for parents, teachers, other school personnel, day care workers, coaches, Sunday School teachers and other professionals and volunteers who work with children.
“Stewards of Children” is a 2 hour class that utilities video, workbooks and class discussion to teach adults how to prevent, recognize and respond child sexual abuse. The video includes personal stories from survivors of sexual abuse and education from professionals in the child abuse field. This class will be offered on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Children’s Center.
“Recognizing & Reporting” is a 1.5 hour class that utilizes video, class discussion and case studies. Learning objectives include: the realities of child abuse, detailing who becomes victims, who the likely perpetrators are and the prevalence of abuse in all communities, the legal definitions, signs and symptoms of child abuse, how to communicate with a child who makes a disclosure of abuse, how to make a report and how to overcome one’s fear’s and barriers around reporting. This class will be offered on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Children’s Center.
Both classes will be held at the Children’s Center at 112 West Fifth Street in Bonham. All participants who successfully complete the class will receive a certificate. There is no charge for the classes, thanks to generous support from local donors. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Registration is available online at www.FanninCCC.org.
The Fannin County Children’s Center is a private, non-profit organization. Its mission is promoting safety and improving the lives of abused and neglected children. Programs include CASA, Children’s Advocacy Center and child abuse prevention efforts.
