Caring for Children in Dangerous Times

Children have a right to be safe and a childcare facility should be a safe zone for children and those who care for them. A pro-active response is healthier than a re-active response. Violence can cause trauma. Planning and preparation can reduce trauma.

Objectives:

Present policies templates for issues such as weapons, alcohol and drugs, picking up, signing children out, child abuse, corporal punishment, mandated reporting

Present procedures for prevention – e.g., morning inspection of center, understanding gang culture, parking considerations, traveling in neighborhood, home visitation

Present sample forms and other resources – incident report, staff location, parent notification of violent incident, child identification

How the Office of Violence Prevention May Help You:

Professional Development Training on Violence Prevention Issues

Information and Referrals for Violence Prevention Services
Sharing Violence Prevention Support Models
Community Education programs on Violence Prevention issues
Technical support for violence prevention related questions (child abuse, children’s exposure to violence, bullying, etc.)
Monthly E-Briefs on violence prevention topics Sign up! Call 312.745.0381.

Violence Prevention Resources through our website library –access at Chicago Safe Start online - call OVP at 312.745.0381 to make an appointment.