The First Disclosure: Fielding the First Report of Harm ©2025
The manner in which staff reacts to a camper's first telling of an incident of sexual misconduct can make all the difference in the experience of the camper, as well as the effective resolution of the matter. While a serious allegation of sexual abuse will often require external assistance to navigate, the first disclosure at camp is typically made to a counselor or more junior staff member. This training is for camp leaders considering how to best prepare junior staffers to respond appropriately should a camper make such a disclosure.
The manner in which staff reacts to a camper's first telling of an incident of sexual misconduct can make all the difference in the experience of the camper, as well as the effective resolution of the matter. While a serious allegation of sexual abuse will often require external assistance to navigate, the first disclosure at camp is typically made to a counselor or more junior staff member. This training is for camp leaders considering how to best prepare junior staffers to respond appropriately should a camper make such a disclosure.
The manner in which staff reacts to a camper's first telling of an incident of sexual misconduct can make all the difference in the experience of the camper, as well as the effective resolution of the matter. While a serious allegation of sexual abuse will often require external assistance to navigate, the first disclosure at camp is typically made to a counselor or more junior staff member. This training is for camp leaders considering how to best prepare junior staffers to respond appropriately should a camper make such a disclosure.