Approximately 70% of adults believe it is sometimes necessary to give a child a “good hard spanking.” However, a substantial body of research reveals that even moderate spanking can negatively impact the brain region that regulates behaviors and emotions and has similar outcomes to that of other Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Parents’ attitudes toward and use of spanking are influenced by trusted child and family serving professionals. When family serving professionals receive training on communication strategies and organizational practices, they can shift parents’ perspective, which leads to healthier outcomes for children.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the consequences and ineffectiveness of spanking.
• Address current beliefs and reasons for spanking.
• Build practical communication skills to address the use of spanking by caregivers through role-playing.
• Understand how policies and practices your organization can implement such as “No Hit Zones” to support staff and parents to utilize positive discipline methods.

Who is the training for? The training is geared toward organizations who directly work with children and families but can also be beneficial for any professional working closely with families who have young children.

Presenter: Jyll Walsh, DrPH, Assistant Direct, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia

October 26, 2023
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.