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.
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 15 participants) please click here or email Helen@scars.bm
Training Testimonials
It's challenging with the format but I would have liked more interaction. Since we had to type our answers it took longer to respond to questions and I had more that I wanted to say. By the time I had typed the speaker had moved on. Overall though, it was good.
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)
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)
It was great to have a continuation with the retraining! The material and the facilitators are brilliant and so needed in every community! Thank you! (July 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)
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)
This was a great refresher! It allowed my mind to start ‘ticking’ and thinking about things within my classroom space and the importance of my students and their bodies. (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)
I particularly enjoyed the local component to the training this time and it made the presentation more relatable to Bermuda. (BSOC Sept 2022)
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)
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)
The SCARS Beyond Stewards training was informative, relevant, and engaging. We are very appreciative of the time and energy that Debi & Helen invest in this important and necessary training and the impactful work they do in our community to make it a safer and healthier place for everyone, but most importantly our Island’s youth. There are several key takeaways that we learnt as a result of this meaningful training which we will action to enhance our safeguarding policies and our procedures. Thank you! (July 2022)
Great refresher!! Continue to do the great advocacy work that you do. Much appreciated. (BSOC Aug 2022)
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)
This is a very good thing to have for every person who is dealing with children. I will do everything to encourage people to take this course. Well Done (BSOC Aug 2022)
Recertification included sufficient information and reminds you of the factors to look out for and remain vigilant in protecting children. (July 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)
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)
The case studies/simulations and discussion were extremely helpful in identifying options and minimizing opportunity. Especially when I wasn't sure what to do. I would suggest a short 2 minute break timer in the middle. Pacing was excellent, just needed a pause. (July 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)
This has brought light to lots of examples to watch for. (July 2022)
Strongly recommend this training and retraining for those entrusted with other peoples children. Retraining reviews are very important. (BSOC Aug 2022)