Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse Training

The training goal is to increase the likelihood of mandated reporters reporting suspected incidents of child abuse to child protective services. 

The goal will be achieved through the following objectives:

·  Increase knowledge of indicators of abuse or neglect of a child

·  Increase the confidence of mandated reporters in identifying signs of abuse or neglect of a child.

·  Increase the understanding of the dynamics of child abuse.

·  Increase the probability of reporting suspected child abuse.

·  Increase knowledge of who is classified as a mandated reporter and what those responsibilities are under the Child Protective Services Law.

·  Increase knowledge of procedures for reporting child abuse to child protective services.

·  Increase sense of obligation/responsibility to report suspected child abuse to child protective services.

Certification of completion or CEUs are available with payment of the registration fee. 

Questions? Please contact Jessica Carson by email at Jessica-Carson@vscmontcopa.org.