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Child Sexual Abuse: Key Concepts and Strategies
This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical aspects of child sexual abuse, including identification, intervention, and prevention. This session will cover foundational knowledge on the prevalence and impact of child sexual abuse, recognizing signs and symptoms, and understanding the dynamics involved. Participants will explore effective strategies for supporting victims, engaging nonoffending caregivers, and navigating the complexities of working with culturally diverse populations. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based approaches and best practices in both clinical and community settings. The session will also address current research findings and their implications for practice, policy, and future research directions. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of child sexual abuse and practical tools for making a positive impact in their professional roles.
After this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss at least 3 differences between research facts versus assumptions of child sexual abuse.
2. Discuss at least 3 trauma-informed responses to child sexual abuse cases.
3. Identify at least 3 ways to engage caregivers to enhance the investigative process and support children's recovery.
Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden, PhD, MJ, MSW, Associate Professor and PhD Program Director, Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University
Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden is an Associate Professor and PhD Program Director with the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University in Southeastern Virginia. She is also the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at The UP Institute, a think tank for upstream child abuse solutions. As a clinical and forensic social worker, she serves as a consultant and expert witness in child maltreatment cases – principally sexual abuse. Dr. Vaughan-Eden is President Emerita of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, President Emerita of the National Plan to End Interpersonal Violence, and Immediate Past-President of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work. She lectures nationally and internationally on child and family welfare to multidisciplinary groups of professionals.
