UOA - Continuing Education

Education: Continuing Education

Education is the most important tool in the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Learning about child sexual abuse prevention is everybody’s responsibility and we are all a part of the community keeping our children safe.

A word of caution: this training contains descriptions of abuse that may be triggering for those who have experienced trauma. Readers are encouraged to proceed with caution or consider being accompanied by a trusted support person.

All training is provided free of charge, prepaid and made possible by our generous donors.

Please note: UOA does not keep a record of who takes the following provided training.

Time to Complete: 2.5 hour, a comprehensive program

Overview: This evidence-informed training empowers adults with practical tools to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse in their communities.

Cost: This training is free of charge, prepaid by donors. You will receive a certificate from Darkness to Light upon successful completion of the course.

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Time to Complete: 1 hour, an abbreviated program

Overview: Recognizing the difficulty for some to dedicate 2.5 hours for training, a 1- hour training module titled “Bystander to Upstander” is also available. This training equips adults with awareness and practical skills to recognize boundary violations and inappropriate behaviors and intervene safely and effectively to protect children from sexual abuse, transforming passive bystanders into proactive protectors.

Cost: This training is free of charge, prepaid by donors. You will receive a certificate from Darkness to Light upon successful completion of the course.

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MinistrySafe

Time to Complete: 1-2 hour course

Overview: MinistrySafe was founded by legal professionals and sexual abuse experts. The aim is to equip faith leaders (or anyone who has contact with children) with knowledge to protect children from sexual abuse.

Cost: This training is free of charge, prepaid by donors. Upon completion, MinistrySafe will email you a certificate of completion

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