View the brochure as a pdf at www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence .
Register online at www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence .

National Child Assault Prevention Facilitator Training
September 13-15 Harrisonburg, Virginia

Sponsored by
VDH Center for Injury & Violence Prevention
Citizens Against Sexual Assault
September 13-15, 2005

This facilitator training is designed for teams of three to five
individuals from a Virginia community with a commitment to providing
Child Assault Prevention (CAP) programs in area schools. Trainees
will learn to implement the National CAP curriculum for elementary
age students and ensure that all children have the right to be SAFE,
STRONG, and FREE from abuse. After the training, participants will
receive all the materials needed and will be ready to provide the
training in their local community. Following the training, there
will be the possibility of applying for a mini-grant with VDH to
assist in implementing the CAP training in your area. More
information will be given during the training.

Training Agenda
Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 9:45-5pm
• Introduction and Overview
• History of CAP
• Overview of Child Sexual Assault
• Children's Workshops
• Identification of Possible Victims/Offenders
• Adult Workshops

Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 9:45-5pm
• Primary Facilitation
• Children's Role-Plays
• Classroom Development

Thursday, September 15, 2005, 9:45-5pm
• Crisis Intervention
• Review Time Guidelines
• Review Time Role-Plays
• Legal Rights and Reporting
• Roles & Responsibilities of Facilitators
• Training Closing

Registration Information
When: September 13-15, 2005
Where: Massanutten Regional Library, 174 South Main St, Harrisonburg,
VA 22803
Who: Any team of 3-5 people interested in implementing the Child
Assault Prevention© Program. EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER
INDIVIDUALLY.
Cost: Teams of 3-5 members are free, individuals must pay $25. Make
checks payable to VDH.
Hotel Information:
Comfort Inn, 540-433-6066
1440 E. Market St.
Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
$60/room/night
Please tell staff that you are with the CAP Training
Register for the training online at:
http://www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence
Space is limited, so register early!

CAP seeks to end sexual victimization of children through the
education of elementary children, their parents and teachers.
Recognizing children's vulnerability to assault, it focuses on
children's problem solving abilities to help them identify and
diffuse potentially dangerous situations. In a one hour and fifteen
minute workshop using role-plays and guided group discussion,
children learn assertiveness, peer support, and to identify trusted
adults who can help them with problems. A complimentary workshop
educates parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators
about child sexual assault and prepares them to respond effectively
to children in crisis.

A community-based model that was developed in 1978 in Columbus, Ohio,
CAP involves children in the experience of learning and practicing
safety skills. CAP's international popularity stems from its
versatility and broad application. To children, CAP is fun and
exciting; it's not frightening or confusing. Its goal is to increase
children's options, build their strengths, and promote their safety.
In essence, CAP strives to empower children. To the abused child, CAP
means that someone who understands and is willing to help is within
reach. To adults, CAP is informative and reassuring. Parents and
school staff are trained before children's workshops to promote
comfortable communication about the realities regarding sexual
assault of their children. CAP provides a safe and predictable
structure, a vocabulary, and a strategy for parents and children to
talk about child sexual assault. For the teachers of the abused
child, CAP provides vital information and support during a crisis.
What Is Child Assault Prevention© ? Training...
One person cannot single handedly, initiate, implement, and maintain
a project. With that in mind, NCAP strongly suggests that this be a
community-based (not agency-only) project. There are a variety of
options open to you:
*Talk with local service agencies such as rape crisis centers,
women's resource agencies,
counseling/mental health groups. See if any of their staff would be
interested.
*Do a search of local women's groups like Jr. Women's Clubs,
sororities, Junior League or faith based organizations.
*Seek support from your local school PTA, Department of Social
Services or other child-friendly organizations in your area. Once you
have at least three, but preferably five, individuals who are willing
and able to attend the training and help facilitate elementary school
workshops during the academic year, register for the training!

The next steps are also important to begin even before the training!
1. Contact area elementary schools to identify at least one school
willing to participate in a CAP
Demonstration Pilot Project.
2. Make an appointment with the principal and try to involve the
Guidance Counselor as well. Contact Jennifer Rubacky at
rubackyj@... if you need descriptive information as handouts
and a checklist of topics to cover at this initial interview.
2. Decide who will coordinate the Pilot Project—it is helpful to have
one main contact person.
3. Decide if facilitators will be paid or volunteer.

Get more information on the CAP program at the National Child Assault
Prevention website: http://www.ncap.org

Jennifer Rubacky
P: 540-432-6430
F: 540-432-6293
E: rubackyj@...