(10/18/2024 12pm-2pm EST) "Innocence Interrupted: How Gender-Based Violence Affects Children and Youth from Observation to Impact to Solutions" CE Credit Request Form

“What I see, I cannot unsee, and what I hear, I cannot unhear.” These words capture the lasting impact gender-based violence has on children and youth who witness it. From observing violence in their homes and communities to eventually experiencing it as teens, the consequences are profound and enduring. This webinar, Innocence Interrupted: How Gender-Based Violence Affects Children and Youth from Observation to Impact to Solutions, delves into the full spectrum of this issue. It explores how exposure to violence at a young age disrupts emotional development, influences behavior, and shapes future relationships. We will examine the ripple effects of witnessing abuse and the emotional toll that often leads to cycles of violence later in life.

More than just identifying the problem, this webinar will also focus on actionable solutions. From early intervention strategies to the support services needed to break the cycle, we will discuss how educators, social workers, and community leaders can help mitigate the long-term impact of gender-based violence on youth. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the interconnected stages of observation, experience, and recovery, and be empowered with practical tools and approaches to create safe, supportive environments for children and teens affected by this pervasive issue.

1. Identify the short-term and long-term psychological, emotional, and behavioral impacts of gender-based violence on children and youth who witness and experience it.

2. Analyze the progression from observation of gender-based violence to potential later victimization in adolescence and explain how early exposure contributes to future cycles of violence.

3. Assess and articulate effective intervention strategies and support services that can be implemented by educators, social workers, and community leaders to break the cycle of gender-based violence and support affected children and youth.