About the Course
All survivors respond differently to sexual abuse based on their diversities, family, and community environment. African American families have a unique way of understanding and responding to the sexual abuse of African American children and teens based on historical trauma. Participants will understand how the dynamics of the African American family can unknowingly contribute to the prevalence of sexual abuse, as well as how to assist children and teens who have been impacted directly or indirectly.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will understand the prevalence and dynamics of child sexual abuse in African American
communities.
2. Participants will identify signs and symptoms of sexual abuse in children/teens.
3. Participants will know strategies to decrease sexually provocative or acting-out behavior in children and
teens; and can assist the child or teen with feelings of anger, low self-esteem, and guilt.
4. Participants will know how to provide sex education and appropriately respond when children and teens
discuss their sexual experiences.
5. Participants will the parent or caregiver know how to provide a safe environment for the child or teen to
disclose information about sexual abuse.
6. Participants will know how to respond when the child/teen discloses sexual abuse and knows how and
when to report this information to the caseworker.
7. Participants will understand the importance of assuring and supporting culturally specific treatment for
children/teens who have experienced sexual abuse.
8. Participants will understand that sexually abused children are at risk of further sexual abuse and know
ways to reduce the risk of further abuse to the children or teens in their care.