Training for Adults

We believe it is the responsibility of adults to keep children safe. At Blue Sky Bridge, we offer a range of trainings, which can be completed on location or in our office. These training sessions will teach adults methods for working with youth.
Interested in scheduling at training? Contact training@blueskybridge.org

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join us for Trainings & Events throughout the month:

Let’s protect our children: Virtual Lunch & Learn Sessions
  • Wednesday April 5th, 12 pm – Healthy Touch for Children
  • Wednesday April 12th, 12 pm – Talking with Children
  • Wednesday April 19th, 12 pm – Protecting Children Through Active Bystanding
  • Wednesday April 25th, 12 pm – Protecting Children from Sex Trafficking

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Hay que proteger a nuestros niños: Talleres virtuales
  • Martes 4 de abril, 12 pm – Contacto saludable con niños y jóvenes
  • Martes 11 de abril, 12 pm – Conversar con los niños para protegerlos del abuso sexual
  • Martes 18 de abril, 12 pm – Proteger a los niños cuando adultos sobrepasan los límites personales de los niños
  • Martes 25 de abril, 12 pm – Proteger a los niños contra la explotación sexual comercial de menores

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Join Blue Sky Bridge for free showings of Raised on Porn: The New Sex Ed, followed by facilitated discussions about how to have shame-free conversations with your children about porn. 

These facilitated discussions will help create open dialogue for different age groups, which can protect them from unsafe situations and prevent them from developing unhealthy attitudes and behaviors. 

There are two showings available for this adult-only event:
  • Wednesday, April 12th, 6:00 -7:30 pm, at East Boulder Community Center (5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder)**
  • Monday, April 24th, 6:00 -7:30 pm at Front Range Community College (2190 Miller Dr, Longmont)

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**Proyección durante el mes de la prevención de abuso sexual infantil

Venga a la proyección de Raised on Porn: The New Sex Ed (Creciendo con pornografía: Una forma nueva de educación sexual) durante el mes de la prevención de abuso sexual infantil. El audio de la película será en inglés, pero habrá subtítulos en español. Después de la película nos reuniremos en grupos donde se presentarán sugerencias de cómo abordar conversaciones con sus hijos sobre la pornografía.

Miércoles 12 de abril, 6:00 -7:30 pm en el Centro Recreativo East Boulder

Stewards of Children®

Stewards of Children® is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. Developed by Darkness to Light, the training features survivors of child sexual abuse as well as experts in the field explaining the five steps to protect children. Watch the video trailer HERE.

  • Friday, May 5th, 10:00am – 12:00 pm (hybrid)

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CSA 101

This training covers the basics of child sexual abuse (CSA). The presentation can be customized but typically includes: facts & statistics, warning signs, prevention tips, talking to kids, handling disclosures, and reporting abuse.

You Are a Trusted Adult

This is a great training for any adult working with children who has a basic understanding of child sexual abuse. This session covers the disclosure process, how kids tell at different ages, and evaluating and responding to sexual behaviors between children. Participants will have a chance to hear practical examples of how to question & respond to children.

Mandated Reporting

A shortened version of CSA 101 with enhanced coverage of mandatory reporter laws, when & how to make a report, barriers to reporting, handling a disclosure, and what to expect after a report.

School Based Education Parent Talk

This training is included as part of our school based education program. The presentation provides an overview of the material and talking points children will receive in each of the four lessons in the classroom. Also included are many of the elements of CSA 101.

Join Blue Sky Bridge via Zoom for a one-hour virtual parent talk:

  • Wednesday, April 5th 12:00-1:00 pm

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School Based Education Staff Talk

This training is included as part of our school based education program. The presentation provides an overview to school staff of the material and talking points children will receive in each of the four lessons in the classroom and how staff can reinforce those lessons. This presentation also includes a brief review of mandated reporting including responding to a disclosure and making a report.