2024 Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Seminar
Join the 2nd Annual Virtual CAST Seminar hosted by Zero Abuse Project, featuring the launch of THREE new resources!
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
The Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Program of Zero Abuse Project is hosting its 2nd Annual FREE virtual seminar this October!
Whether you're an institution interested in implementing CAST to educate students about child maltreatment prevention or investigation, or a current CAST faculty member seeking fresh resources to enrich your program, you're in for a treat! Gain access to a wealth of resources and invaluable insights to elevate the education of future frontline professionals in child protection and prevention at your postsecondary institution.
Event Highlights:
We are excited to launch three NEW resources that aim to increase competency and deepen understanding in child abuse prevention and protection:
- CAST Responsive Education and Training Engagement (CREATE): An expansion to traditional CAST coursework to build or enhance continuing education programs for regional training of current frontline professionals on five emerging child maltreatment topics.
- CAST Learner Enhancement (CASTLE): CAST concepts distilled into high-impact, modular offerings. We will offer over a dozen modules for alternative postsecondary education, aimed at increasing training opportunities on child abuse prevention and response concepts within novel credentialing pathways (e.g., badges, microcredentials).
- Simulation Hub for Experiential Learning (SHEL): At the heart of experiential learning, SHEL is an online virtual learning environment for CAST faculty to conduct problem-based learning (PBL) experiential learning activities with undergraduate and graduate CAST students, allowing them to master their knowledge and skills before entering the workforce.
Who Should Attend:
- Existing CAST Faculty
- State agencies with initiatives that support child maltreatment education
- Child Advocacy Center (CAC) professionals
- Prospective CAST instructors and program administrators
- Interested parties seeking to learn more about the CAST program and child maltreatment training for higher education
- Workforce affiliates passionate about training post-secondary students in the field of child protection before they start their career
Registration Information
Cost: Free
Zoom Info: Details to join the virtual event will be provided on Eventbrite's Online Event Page.
Registration Deadline: October 25, 2024
For more information or any inquiries, please contact nicole@zeroabuseproject.org.
Frequently asked questions
CAST-Learner Enhancement (CASTLE) distills CAST concepts into impactful modules. Designed for undergraduates and graduates, it offers flexible learning pathways, including stackable credentials and microcredentials, for comprehensive CAST education.
CAST Responsive Education & Training Engagement (CREATE) expands CAST coursework for ongoing education, empowering faculty to train frontline professionals on emerging child maltreatment topics, ensuring agencies stay updated on child safety.
Experiential learning is crucial in CAST education, yet many faculty lack resources. The Simulation Hub for Experiential Learning (SHEL) provides simulation materials and virtual environments to enhance student mastery of critical CAST concepts.
No! Whether you're from a child-serving agency or simply interested in learning more about CAST, we encourage you to join us.
Yes! We'll record the webinar and make it available on our CAST webpage for those who miss it or can't attend live.