Keynote Talk
Ending Child Sexual Abuse One Conversation and One Adult At A Time
Ending Child Sexual Abuse... One Adult and One Conversation at a Time
Despite what many adults believe, child sexual abuse is devastatingly prevalent. However, it's also preventable, and this can be achieved in just one conversation. As a survivor and now expert speaker on child sexual abuse, Jessica Teresi knows the power one conversation holds in shifting how we navigate the prevention of child sexual abuse. Audiences will hear Jessica's own personal journey of child sexual abuse, highlighting what she wishes her community would have done differently. Further, she clarifies the common misconceptions and lack of knowledge that contributed to both her victimization and missed interventions. Combining personal experience with her extensive professional experience in advocacy and prevention, Jessica offers a unique and valuable perspective on an issue plaguing every community.
Key Takeaways:
Myths vs. realities of what child sexual abuse looks like
Understanding who commits child sexual abuse
What recovery looks like for victims of child sexual abuse
Practical skills to protect children from child sexual abuse
Best practices within communities to prevent child sexual abuse
