Child Sexual Abuse Advocacy Training Series

TAALK is dedicated to equipping and empowering advocates all over the world to teach their communities how to reduce children's vulnerability to sexual abuse and to support survivors through the healing process. 

This six-topic (8 class) series is designed to provide people seeking to become child sexual abuse advocates a well rounded understanding of how to create an effective child sexual abuse initiative in their community. We'll discuss how to ensure success of your initiative through sound business skills and long-term relationship management.

TAALK began this child sexual abuse advocacy series with the intent of starting TAALK Chapters nationally but the program was not successful for a variety of reasons. Therefore, TAALK no longer offers this training with the intention of launching TAALK Chapters or having direct oversight of the advocates who take the training, not even as volunteers.

That said, the training is is deep and broad and we want the value of these courses to be available to as many people as possible, even though the formal program is no longer in place. So, we are currently offering the 8 courses at no charge to anyone who seeks to become an independent advocate in their community or just wants to learn more. We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable training!

An advocate's completion of the classes does not permit them to represent themselves as a TAALK affiliate in any way, other than to say they have completed the training. We are working to create integrated testing within the training so that advocates will receive a certificate of completion for each course but as of this time, certificates are not available. We are offering these courses because we want you to learn from our experience so that you can be more effective more quickly in your own efforts to advocate for kids in your community. 

Child Sexual Abuse Together We Can Make a Difference

We have all been gifted and blessed in different ways but we have one thing in common – we are all connected and when one of us hurts, it hurts us all.

1 out of every 5 people YOU know has or will experience childhood sexual abuse

This violation often results in anxiety, depression, failing grades, substance abuse, promiscuity, teen pregnancy, relationship issues, job loss, divorce, crime, obesity, eating disorders, disease and suicide. The impact on individuals AND our community is profound.

We all have something to offer. We all have a way we can serve those in need. Some have time, some have talent, some have money, some have influence and some have their own story of victory after the impact of child sexual abuse. 

We challenge you to choose to be a part of our prevention efforts and the healing of your friends, your community, your nation, and your world. What can you give?

Time ~ Talent ~ Treasure
Influence ~ Experience

An Introduction: Child Sexual Abuse Advocacy Training Series

TAALK first offered this child sexual abuse advocacy training series as part of their TAALK Chapters program which was based on a vision of launching chapters nationally but the program was not successful for a variety of reasons. Therefore, TAALK no longer offers this training with the intention of launching chapters or having direct oversight of the advocates who take the training, not even as volunteers.

That said, the training is deep and broad and we want the value of these courses to be available to as many people as possible, even though the formal program is no longer in place. So, we are currently offering the six topic (8 course) series at no charge to anyone who seeks to become an independent advocate in their community or just wants to learn more. We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable training!

Read more: An Introduction: Child Sexual Abuse Advocacy Training Series

#1 - Let's Start at the Beginning - A Community Safety Assessment

This 2-hour on-line training class will provide you with an understanding of the broad array of child sexual abuse programs and services found in communities around the world and how to research and document the existing programs within your community. One of the most important aspects of creating a successful advocacy program is to find a way to complement the existing organizations and programs rather than compete against them. It is both a better use of your time and creates an environment of collaboration from the beginning.

Read more: #1 - Let's Start at the Beginning - A Community Safety Assessment