For over 30 years Child Abuse Prevention Councils have led the way in the effort to prevent child abuse and neglect in every county in California. The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition represents ten counties coordinating resources, advocating for public policy, producing conferences, and sharing best practices.
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Recognizing and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Homeschooled Children
Monday, January 26, 2026 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific time
Via Zoom
Registration required: go to https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kMnPneGQRLinRK8Y8ZAEqA#/registration
In this webinar, Dr. Jonah Stewart from Coalition for Responsible Home Education will present research and recommendations on the unique risks that abused homeschooled children face. The presentation will include red flags, risk factors, and patterns of abuse associated with abusive homeschool environments, with a special focus on child sexual abuse. Also included will be discussion on policy and procedural gaps, along with potential interventions.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to • Understand themes in the abuse of homeschooled children, particularly sexual abuse • Recognize red flags suggestive of abuse in homeschool settings • Identify gaps in policy and procedure that contribute to abuse going undetected. Presented by the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition, in collaboration with the Coalition for Responsible Home Educationkcoalition@capc-coco.org
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The Child Abuse Prevention Councils are not investigative agencies. To report child abuse, please contact local law enforcement, child protective services, or call 911: Alameda County: 510-259-1800 • Contra Costa County: 877-881-1116 • Marin County: 415-473-7153 • Monterey County: 800-606-6618 • Napa County: 707-253-4261 • San Francisco County: 415-558-2650 • San Mateo County: 650-595-7922 • Santa Clara County: 1-833-SCC-KIDS (833-722-5437) • Solano County: 800-544-8696 • Sonoma County: 707-565-4304
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