Project Harmony Professional Training

I Don't Care What You Know Until I Know That You Care Meet Dylan Sullivan, the single father of an 8-year-old boy named Joseph. He calls you because he says his son’s school won’t stop pestering him about Joseph misbehaving at school. He thinks that by calling your agency, he may be able to get them off his back. He also says he is interested in receiving any financial assistance you may have to offer. Can you help? Engaging through Empathy is a training where you will learn how you can approach clients in a way to create sustainable change by building relationships and meeting them where they are at. Read more

This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Iowa.  In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that will help with knowing how and when to report.   Location: Creighton University @ Eppley Rm 211 Read more

This training helps participants recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body, and identify and apply interventions to trauma related behaviors. This course is meant to provide foundational information on trauma for anyone that is new to the topic or would like a refresher on trauma basics.     Read more

This training helps participants recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body, and identify and apply interventions to trauma related behaviors. This course is meant to provide foundational information on trauma for anyone that is new to the topic or would like a refresher on trauma basics.   Read more

This course educates community members about the basic definitions and responses to all types of child abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking. This training also describes the services of a Child Advocacy Center, like Project Harmony, and contains mock calls to the Nebraska Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Lastly, the training will cover elements of receiving a disclosure, calling the hotline, and common reactions. By outlining the process and observing realistic examples, learners will be more equipped to respond to a child in need. While most of the content is foundational to all discussions of abuse and neglect, references to statute are specific to Nebraska. Participants from outside of Nebraska are encouraged to investigate child abuse and neglect policies and procedures in their own state. Read more

This course provides a comprehensive overview of dependent adult abuse, with a focus on Iowa code, the impact on victims, and the roles of various agencies involved in supporting dependent adults. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legal framework surrounding dependent adult abuse, including Iowa state laws, and the critical role that Adult Protective Services (APS) plays in addressing these issues. The course emphasizes the importance of interagency collaboration, highlighting the essential roles of APS, law enforcement, and child protection centers in safeguarding victims. Additionally, you will learn effective interviewing techniques, how cognitive development impacts interviews, and the wide range of medical and advocacy services available to victims. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach in preventing, investigating, and responding to dependent adult abuse, while minimizing trauma and ensuring positive outcomes for victims. Read more