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UD Daily: Recognizing, reporting child abuse

During a press conference held Thursday, Feb. 16, at the University of Delaware, Attorney General Biden was joined by UD President Patrick T. Harker, the presidents of Delaware State University, Delaware Technical Community College and the vice president for academic affairs of Wilmington University as they announced plans to introduce the Stewards of Children training to their campuses.

Already at work in 48 states and 10 countries, the Stewards of Children program is designed to teach adults the signs of child sex abuse to prevent it and report suspected incidents. It highlights facts about abuse, common situations in which it occurs, ways to talk to children and adults about it, and simple and effective protection strategies. Taught by trained facilitators to the general public, the program is brief, inexpensive and effective.

“It is not a child’s job to protect him or herself from abuse, it’s our job as adults,” said Attorney General Biden.

To learn more about the Stewards of Children program, visit Prevent Child Abuse Delaware or call 302-425-7490.

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