Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Adolescent abuse
Neglect
and/or some combination of various types of child maltreatment.

A team might include (but is not be limited to) members from the following types of organizations:
state health departments;
other state agencies;
state coalitions;
local service or advocacy agencies;
law enforcement; schools and colleges (administration, instruction, research, guidance and health);
health care;
mental health, counseling and drug and alcohol;
child protection and social services;
family planning;
faith communities;
law makers;
advocacy for special populations (communities of color, persons with disabilities, youth, elders, GLBiTQ (and many more);
local businesses and corporations;
media;
and many other creative partners who want to take a leadership role in the prevention of child maltreatment.

Fundamentally, a team is a group that has some experience working together and plans to continue working together after PREVENT training. Teams need to include people in positions of leadership such as executive directors, senior program or agency managers, department heads, etc.

A team is a group of people representing multiple organizations. Teams with between 4 and 6 members are encouraged to apply to attend the Institute. Note that PREVENT will cover lodging and most meals for up to 4 team members; up to two (2) additional members are welcome but must cover their own lodging (their meals will be provided by PREVENT). Teams will be selected to attend based on a competitive application process.

Individuals cannot attend the Institute. However, distance learning opportunities are available for individuals. See the Distance Learning pages on the PREVENT website for more information.