Keynote Speaker Master Trainer Workshop Developer
Hi. I’m Patti Cathers and I like getting people excited about what I get excited about. I have over 30 years experience working in the field of social welfare. Most of these years I have dedicated to working with others to keep our children safe from harm. Towards that end, I am relentless in researching, presenting and developing cutting edge workshops and curricula on preventing child abuse, bullying and discrimination, creating trauma sensitive schools and using restorative practices to transform student-teacher relationships. I am frequently invited to speak at key conferences, community groups and educational institutions. I am available for independent projects for school districts and nonprofit agencies.
Areas of Expertise
Program Development
Child Abuse and Child Safety Workshops
Curriculum Development
Volunteer Training and Development
Staff Development
Media Mentions
I have been recognized as a child safety and welfare expert by many publications and media outlets. A sample below:
CBS 2: Teach Kids About Sexual Harassment
News 12: Instagram announces new steps to prevent Cyberbullying
News 12: Cyber-bulling criminality considered after 'Smut List' case
NY Times: Helping Bullies and the Bullied
Patch: Mineola Students Learn Self Defense Against Abuse
Presidential Statement regarding the FCC's findings on Violence and the Media with President Clinton
Articles I have authored:
Hot Sauce - Unreasonable and Excessive Punishment for a Child?
Is Teaching Tolerance in Bully Prevention Enough?
Are All Bullies Angry?
Cyberbullying and Bullying - Are We Thinking Through the Issues?
Is Bullying Illegal?
There Are No Sexting Laws for Adults - But Kids Will Pay
Consulting
I am available for short and long term consulting engagements, as well as public speaking engagements, program development and training.