Saprea Announces 2nd Annual Georgia Symposium: Effecting Societal Change for Child Sexual Abuse

Atlanta, GA – Saprea and participating partners invite community leaders, educators, advocates, and concerned citizens to the 2nd Annual Symposium on Effecting Societal Change for Child Sexual Abuse, a morning dedicated to learning, collaboration, and meaningful action. This free event will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Georgia State University—Student Center, 55 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA.

This important gathering brings together elected officials, nonprofit leaders, researchers, business leaders, faith leaders, and community advocates united in the mission to prevent child sexual abuse and support survivors. Attendees will gain insights from leading experts and participate in a co-creation session designed to generate practical solutions to strengthen prevention efforts across Georgia.

The symposium will also highlight findings gathered from the research conducted last fall on the perceptions of Georgia residents on the issue of child sexual abuse. These insights will help shed light on community awareness, misconceptions, and opportunities to improve prevention and support efforts.

Featured Speakers Include:

• Tiffany Sawyer, Director of Prevention and Education – Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
• Jennifer Jiles, Professor – Georgia State University

Symposium Agenda:

• 8:45–9:15 a.m. | Check-in & Light Breakfast
• 9:15–9:20 a.m. | Welcome
• 9:20–9:30 a.m. | Survivor Story
• 9:30–9:55 a.m. | History of Georgia Prevention Efforts
• 9:55–10:45 a.m. | Research & Survey Results
• 10:45–11:40 a.m. | Co-Creation Session
• 11:40–12:00 p.m. | Closing

Special Thanks to Partnering Organizations:

• Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
• Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Revved Up Kids
• Stephanie V. Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
• Georgia State University
• Savvy Cyber Kids
• Child Advocacy Centers of Georgia