This recertification training is specially designed for those adults who have previously participated in the
SCARS 3-hour Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training more than 3 years ago.
PLEASE NOTE:
As of March 1st 2025, we will be retiring this current 2 hour recertification training.
While we are working on the exciting new upgrade and its been at least 3 years since your last training session, please sign up for the new 3 hour Stewards of Children training that was launched January 2024.
Once you have registered for a training session and you have not received a confirmation email within 2 working days, please check your ‘Spam/Junk’ folder, email Helen@scars.bm to confirm registration.
Darkness to Light ‘Beyond Stewards’ recertification training is specifically designed for those working with children and those who have already been SCARS certified. It will be centered around what participants have learned in the 1st Stewards of Children.
This 2 hour recertification will assist participants to understand and identify the grooming process and red flags. They will learn bystander intervention tools and trauma-informed strategies for prevention. We are proud that the information shared in this new training will use a video with interviews from our very own Bermuda youth leaders, psychologists, teachers and survivors.
(Spaces are limited and fill up very quickly – please ensure you have received your confirmation email to be considered registered)
Participants must attend the entire 2 hour virtual training to receive certification. If you arrive late, once the first video is playing, unfortunately you will not be able to enter the virtual training room and will need to register for another session.
Participants are welcome to share the same device during the session, as long as everyone is visible. However, because of sound feedback no more than 2 participants per device.
If you would like to arrange a private virtual training session for a group or for a youth serving organization (minimum of 20 participants) please click here or email Helen@scars.bm
Training Testimonials
I was unable to pick the date I completed training as it wasn't available. I completed it yesterday morning (Saturday, July 16, 2022). I I also really enjoyed the fact that the recertification now has videos that are relevant to Bermuda. I believe it makes it more personable and held my attention more. Thank you again for an informative and critical learning experience. (July 2022)
I found the injection of Bermudian voices across several different realms a meaningful addition. Tailoring the training for Bermuda made all the difference. (BSOC June 2022)
This course was very informative and as a teacher, the topics discussed are areas I need to be aware of and will help me (and any child) in case I come across any suspected abuse. (BSOC Aug 2022)
Strongly recommend this training and retraining for those entrusted with other peoples children. Retraining reviews are very important. (BSOC Aug 2022)
Thank you for offering this recertification online with different date options. This made it easier to find a time that would work for my teaching schedule. (Feb 2023)
This has brought light to lots of examples to watch for. (July 2022)
I particularly enjoyed the local component to the training this time and it made the presentation more relatable to Bermuda. (BSOC Sept 2022)
A great reminder to always reference policy to help us govern ourselves and help others. Great references to social media and it was great to see locally produced content. (BSOC Aug 2022)
It was an excellent presentation. I was particularly encouraged that the training has been adjusted to represent Bermuda's population and inclusive of a wide section of organizations along with survivors. The Bermudian involvement makes it far more relevant and I applaud you for making it our concern as a country. (June 2023).
Thank you for this PD! The online version is great as it allows SCARS to continually share the valuable information within a professional format. Establishing your expectations prior to the Zoom Meeting was great as well! (BSOC Aug 2022)
I am going to be honest I thought this might be just a repeat of the first training we did. I was mistaken. It was so well presented and I was captivated. Thank you to Debbie and Helen for making it a very worthwhile course. (Jan 2023)
Really valued the options for dates to choose from and level of organization offered. Thought Debi's incorporation of chat comments was great and allowed for a variety of perspectives (BSOC Sept 2022)
I think your services and programs are very beneficial for Bermudian families and young people, and makes us - adults who have to work alongside these young people - better equipped and informed. Thank you for what you do! (BSOC Sept 2022)
As I sat and listened, I was soberly reminded of the situations and things that we innocently and trustingly did as children and as parents. Mercy.... Continue on your quest to educating adults and future parents to save our children from this awful trauma. (BSOC Sept 2022)
The training awakens my awareness on all the ways how to provide support for children. Also, it reminded me of how to implement policies about safeguarding children. It also reminded me of the red flags to look out for in various situations. (Jan 2023)
Presentation was informative, well-paced, and interactive. (July 2022)
Keep up the good work! Thank you for keeping us informed and putting our children's safety and well-being first. (BSOC Sept 2022)
Thank you for your continuous effort to protect our children. I like how you have continued to upgrade in the different phases presented. A lot has happened in developing SCARS training from the beginning. Congratulations. (BSOC June 2022)
I was very pleased to see that it was local professionals sharing their stories and points of view in this recertification training. This definitely helped to keep me more engaged. (June 2022)
I thoroughly enjoyed the refresher certification course. It was insightful, thought-provoking and a fantastic presentation. As a middle school teacher, it was very difficult to listen to some of the information because I did find myself having flashes of different students who had suffered abuse. It also caused me to reflect on my own children and were they always protected and in safe environments. I was very surprised on how heavy I actually felt after the presentation. I think as an educator/teacher you can experience some sense of trauma or trauma from the experiences of your past students who suffered abuse. Fantastic presentation - thank you! (BSOC Aug 2022)
The videos were effective in providing different perspectives from various community advocates. (July 2023)
Great refresher!! Continue to do the great advocacy work that you do. Much appreciated. (BSOC Aug 2022)