Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/21/2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Categories No Categories
Supporting Non-Offending Caregivers After Child Sexual Abuse
Caregivers play a crucial role in a child’s healing after disclosing sexual abuse. A supportive response to non-offending caregivers after a child’s disclosure of abuse can help reduce stress and isolation of caregivers, increasing their ability to be available for their child’s healing. The goal of this training is to educate professionals on common reactions caregivers have after learning about their child’s sexual abuse and ways community professionals can support non-offending caregivers.
Presented by: Katy Irving, LCSW
As Resource Manager at ChicagoCAC, Katy Irving supports caregivers and families waiting for counseling services to address sexual abuse and trauma. Ms. Irving collaborates with mental health agencies throughout Chicago to connect families to appropriate trauma-informed treatment in a timely manner. In addition, she facilitates support and psycho-educational groups for caregivers of children who have experienced sexual abuse. Ms. Irving also supervises case management services for families who are waiting for and engaged in mental health services at ChicagoCAC. Ms. Irving earned a Masters of Social Work at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.