Free training focuses on child abuse prevention

Parents Anonymous of South Carolina is a offering free, comprehensive Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training for adults at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at North Charleston City Hall.

Participants will learn about the four major types of child abuse as defined by state law: neglect, physical, emotional and sexual; how to recognize the clues that children give; the behavior typically shown by perpetrators; and how to make a report to the proper authorities when indicated.

Pre-registration is required by Feb. 13.

To register, contact Donna Xenakis at donnaxenakis@paofsc.org or 747-0480.