Gain a better understanding of how and when abuse takes place and who is at risk, as well as how to respond on a pastoral, emotional and legal level when you become aware that a child was abused. Additionally, learn aspects of abuse prevention on a communal and institutional level, including formulating appropriate local policies and safety training.

Sample Topics:

• Dynamics of child sexual abuse
• Developing and implementing child protection policies and safety training in shuls and schools
• Understanding the legal issues involved and how it affects you as rabbi
• Physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and bullying
• Online safety
• Top halachic questions relating to child abuse
• Response and management of an offender in the Jewish community