Why Is Yeongdeungpo-gu Taking the Lead in Developing a 'Specialized Volunteer Group for Early Childhood Sex Education'?

Training Early Childhood Sex Education Volunteer Group through Volunteer Center Lifelong University Program... Hands-on Lectures Including Teaching Aid Production and Demonstration Beyond Theory Delivery

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Recently, incidents related to child sexual abuse have been occurring one after another. However, the reality is that even talking about child sex education is unfamiliar and awkward.

In response, Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Cha Hyun-il) has launched a training program for a specialized volunteer group in early childhood sex education as part of the Volunteer Center Lifelong University program, aiming to prevent sexual abuse of young children and promote proper sexual awareness education.

The Volunteer Lifelong University is a volunteer capacity-building education program conducted by the Yeongdeungpo-gu Volunteer Center. It has provided practical, demand-driven education such as play talent training, organizing and storage courses, and calligraphy specialist training. Many graduates are actively working as specialized volunteers in various fields throughout Yeongdeungpo.

Since its first session in 2005, this year marks the 15th session. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the program was mainly conducted online using video conferencing tools, consisting of a total of seven sessions from June 11 to July 14.

This education went beyond the traditional simple lecture-style theoretical classes by implementing a systematic approach combining theory and practice, including teaching aid production and lecture demonstrations, focusing on nurturing practical leaders who can be immediately deployed in the field.

Volunteers who participated in six or more sessions received certificates, and a total of 21 participants qualified for certification in this 15th session.

Graduates of the program will be dispatched to local kindergartens and daycare centers to work as specialized volunteers in early childhood sex education. They will educate children on sexual awareness, prevention of sexual violence, and coping methods tailored to the children's level, playing a significant role in forming a safe and proper sexual culture for children.

One graduate who participated in the program said, “After taking this course, I feel a deep responsibility to teach our children how to respect and care for each other,” adding, “I will continue to research and study to strengthen my capabilities in the field of early childhood sex education.”

Cha Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “I hope that through this education, the participants will grow into specialized volunteers in early childhood sex education,” and added, “We will provide healthy sex education opportunities through various programs tailored to the perspectives of young children.”

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