Get to know Sharon Eberhard, a child sexual abuse prevention training facilitator!
Facilitator Spotlight: Sharon Eberhard
Welcome to our latest blog series where we are shining a spotlight on the amazing facilitators of child sexual abuse prevention trainings offered by Illuminate Colorado!
Illuminate offers three different child sexual abuse prevention trainings: Lines in the Sand, What to Expect When Talking the “Talk,” and Stewards of Children. With trusted training facilitators across the state, we can ensure these trainings are available at no cost to all Coloradans.
Training facilitators are committed to helping Illuminate Colorado achieve our mission of ensuring all children grow up healthy, thriving, and safe from sexual abuse.
Today, we are celebrating Sharon Eberhard!
Sharon Eberhard has been a facilitator for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children since 2017. During her time at Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy Center, she trained over 300 people in Stewards of Children and other great programming to support Weld County and beyond. Without exception, training participants love Sharon and gain powerful knowledge and tools during her trainings.
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“Sharon is the best!“
-Stewards of Children training participant
We asked Sharon some questions about being such a prolific training facilitator.
Let’s get to know her a little better:
Q. What is your favorite part of facilitating trainings?
A. “That ‘aha!‘ moment when discussion actually happens and the trainees now feel empowered to protect the youth in their lives and those around them.“
Q. Why do you think it's important for all community members to be educated on child sexual abuse prevention?
A. “It is [all adults’] job to protect our youth and create environments where they feel safe, heard, and respected.“
Q. What would you say to someone who was on the fence about whether or not to take a training?
A. “If not you – then who?“
Q. What is something you have learned about yourself, or your community, through facilitating trainings?
A. “I have gained confidence when speaking with other adults about the importance of looking at their environment and ensuring safety for our youth, speaking with professionals about how they can ensure observable and interruptible interactions, and how we can all keep kids safe in the digital age.“
“I am confident that this training has impacted adults in their interactions and environments with youth in our community.“
Join Sharon in building strong communities by taking a child sexual abuse prevention training!
While Sharon has moved onto a new adventure outside of Colorado, she is still available to teach Stewards of Children remotely for Colorado residents. If you want to learn more about Stewards of Children or any of our child sexual abuse prevention trainings, check out TipColorado.org or reach out to our Education Program Manager Sadie Rose Pace at space@illuminatecolorado.org.
Contact Sadie Rose Pace
Education Program Manager
“We are always happy to talk about bringing classes to your community!“
