Title: Little Heroes, Big Boundaries: Protecting Peace with Prevention
Date: April 22nd, 2025
Time: 10-11am CST/ 11-12pm EST
Description: Child sexual abuse is a public health crisis in the United States. At least one in four girls and one in 20 boys experience it. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional supporting families, we all play a role in prevention. Education is key! This training will highlight the importance of awareness, the role of the parent-child bond in prevention, strategies for teaching body safety, and essential resources for families. Whether you’re a parent seeking the latest safety recommendations or a professional guiding families, we all share a common goal: building safer communities and preventing child sexual abuse. Join us in taking the first steps toward prevention!
Presenter(s): Sarah Manley Judkins, MSW, ECMH-E®
Sarah Manley Judkins, the Child Welfare Sector Coordinator, joined AIMHiTN through it’s progressive work in the 0-6 world. She graduated from Belmont University with her Bachelor’s of Social Work, and Tennessee State University with her Master’s of Social Work.
After working in the child welfare world, in various shapes and forms, for about a decade, the bulk of Sarah's work was in the severe child abuse unit with child protective services investigations. After that, she worked in inpatient mental health treatment. Sarah is passionate about the importance of early childhood years. Having two young children, Sarah feels more than ever before, a passion to make the lives of babies better.