top of page
kids playing 2.jpeg

TraINing

WE’RE TRAINING OUR COMMUNITY. ARE YOU IN? 

winged heart in hand icon
three kids icon
computer icon

Powered by Compassion

Centered on connection

grounded in science

grandparent playing image

Training overview

 

Support Over Silence for KIDS was developed by a team of experts in public health, parenting, injury prevention, pediatrics, child abuse, psychology, marketing, program design and evaluation. This three-hour training prepares community members to confidently provide support during a challenging moment between a caregiver and their child in public. Six interactive modules teach participants the importance of this support and allows them to practice the skills needed to engage with caregivers and kids in a non-judgmental way.

Support Over Silence for KIDS is a call to action, and a space for community members to develop the skills to confidently support caregivers and their children during challenging moments. 

HOW WE BEGAN

Support Over Silence for KIDS was founded after the launch of No More Abuse, part of a national campaign to end relationship violence and sexual assault. 73% of the more than 400 community members at the launch event committed to speaking up when witnessing or hearing disrespectful, controlling or abusive behavior, but most of them didn’t know how. Support Over Silence for KIDS gives them the tools to do help them do that with compassion.

female holding heart image

After the program you will have

  • Confidence in noticing and responding to caregivers and children in a variety of situations

  • A sense of responsibility for supporting caregivers and children

  • An understanding of personal barriers to engaging with a caregiver and child and ways to reduce those barriers to offering support

  • Knowledge about the role of the brain and the nervous system in tense moments

  • A plan to provide support to caregivers and children when you see them struggling in public

mom hugging child image

Our team of certified trainers

computer image
login image

Support Over Silence programs are taught by certified trainers who have completed a three-day training course, continuing education and are part of a community of trainers who are deeply committed to strengthening families and neighborhoods. S/S trainers have member access to an extensive online resource center, tailored evaluation reports and ongoing professional development.

If you are a certified trainer, access the
Resource Center here:

parent talk.jpeg

Join our mailing list

bottom of page