A more formal curriculum for this age group is in development. The Center's staff report that, while involved in prevention activities, children who have been abused often reveal this to them. The staff is involved in crisis intervention with these and other children who disclose abuse and also help with referral for additional support services when indicated. Our staffs are not comfortable in teaching this area of the curriculum. It is very good and the Center has done the presentation for three or four years now.
Teachers learn as they watch.
By increasing the involvement and number of schools, the Center has advanced teacher comfort level in recognizing and supporting abused children. Overall, the center does an outstanding job. It is great to have their support. From the Director, Eileen Kogen Not one more child should have to suffer the terror, pain, humiliation and betrayal of child sexual abuse. This goal motivates our work.