This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Iowa.  In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that will help with knowing how and when to report. These training dates are targeted at case professionals working and serving families in Iowa. Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing   Read more

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

This course is for Law Enforcement, HHS, 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

Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth empowers you to understand the hidden forces behind youth trafficking and missing cases. You’ll gain critical knowledge to recognize trauma’s deep impact on behavior, identify key risk factors, and spot the early warning signs of exploitation. Through compelling real-world scenarios and the latest evidence-based insights, you’ll explore how trauma histories, unmet needs, and systemic vulnerabilities leave young people exposed—and how traffickers skillfully exploit those very gaps. The course highlights practical, trauma-informed communication techniques, proven intervention strategies, and the power of building genuine trust and resilience with at-risk youth. By the end, you’ll feel confident and equipped to create safer, more protective environments, respond effectively to red flags, and collaborate across disciplines to protect and support vulnerable young people. Questions? Contact training@projectharmony.com. Requests for accommodations (including for participants who are hard of hearing) are welcome. 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 training@projectharmony.com or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - March 19, 1-3:30 in-person - June 23, 1-3:30 webinar   Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing. Read more