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This course educates community members about the basic definitions and responses to all types of child abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking. This training also describes the services of a Child Advocacy Center, like Project Harmony, and contains mock calls to the Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Lastly, the training will cover elements of receiving a disclosure, calling the hotline, and common reactions. By outlining the process and observing realistic examples, learners will be more equipped to respond to a child in need. While most of the content is foundational to all discussions of abuse and neglect, references to statute are specific to Iowa. Participants from outside of Iowa are encouraged to investigate child abuse and neglect policies and procedures in their own state. Read more

This course is for Law Enforcement, DHHS, and County Attorneys only. The purpose of this training is to expand on the processes you have been trained on in your individual agencies so you can better understand how those processes fit into the bigger picture of collaboration in child abuse investigations. We invite professionals who contribute to the investigative process to participate in this two-part training to see how the parties' responsibilities weave together and hear clarification from the panel of experts. This training consists of an online asynchronous lesson and a recorded panel discussion. Participate in both components to earn credit. Read more

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email [email protected] or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - November 13, 1-3:30 Webinar   Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at [email protected] to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing. Read more

This advanced course explores the powerful influence of technology on today’s youth. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of why digital tools and platforms capture our attention so effectively, while developing the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate their impact. Through fresh perspectives and practical insights, the course equips learners to navigate the digital landscape thoughtfully and empower young people to thrive in a tech-driven world. Read more

This is a micro mobile lesson about what it means to "slime" others when debriefing intense experiences. Do your best to avoid this tempting behavior and preserve a trauma-informed workplace or household. Read more

Empathic strain is expensive! It’s the profound emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that helping professionals and caregivers can develop over the course of their career. If not recognized and dealt with, it leads to burnout. It costs caretakers their vitality while organizations lose big through attrition. We hope you’ll join us as we learn how to reduce the risk of empathic strain, discover tools to mitigate its effects, and look for ways to build support systems and accountability into our days to make our work both fulfilling and sustainable. Contact [email protected] with questions, or to request accommodations for participants who are hard of hearing. Read more