Child Assault Prevention Sessions in September

Catholic Star Herald
August 16, 2013

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The Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors.

Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years.

CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees.

CAP 2 is called No More Bullies, No More Victims and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyber-bullying is also presented.

CAP 3 is called Cyber-Empowerment and is a workshop which promotes adult understanding of cyber activity of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help children keep their own rights and guard the rights of others in the cyber-sphere.

Each presentation is 90 minutes.

Adults who are new employees or volunteers should attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2 or CAP 3. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1 or 2 again if they prefer.

The following sessions will be offered in September:

CAP Phase 1

— Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m., Newman House, Glassboro

— Monday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Incarnation, Mantua, Kernan Center

— Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., St. Katharine Drexel, Egg Harbor Twp.

— Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace, Williamstown, Marian Hall

— Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., St. Damien, Ocean City, St. Frances of Cabrini Church, 2nd and Atlantic Ave.

CAP Phase 2 – Bullying Prevention

— Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Christ the Good Shepherd, Vineland

— Monday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Incarnation, Mantua, Kernan Center

CAP Phase 3 – Cyber Empowerment

— Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m., Camden Catholic High, Cherry Hill