Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
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Many professionals throughout the United States are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment. However, the legal requirement to report is often confusing to navigate in relation to our other professional and ethical responsibilities.
This workshop provides profession-based context to the role of mandated reporter where professionals are charged with knowing how to support their clients and when they are required to report a concern to child protective services. Mandated reporters will learn a framework to guide the decision to make this “tough call” using research findings and practical advice based on real case examples.
Please note: New York State now requires updated mandated reporter training to include identifying abuse of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this seminar, participants will:
- Be able to explain considerations for determining when making a report to child protective services is required by law.
- Identify the ethical/ moral and legal conundrums faced when making the decision to report.
- Apply a framework to guide the process for deciding whether to make a report.
- Describe their legal and ethical obligation to support families and children, regardless of their decision whether or not to report to child protective services.
- Explain how to adjust their considerations when working with clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Tuition
- $80 – General registration (includes 3 CEs)
- $60 – Alumni, practicum instructors, current adjuncts (includes 3 CEs)
- $45 – Veterans (includes 3 CEs)
- $20 – Registrants not interested in CE credits for this course
- Free with Promo Code – Current Adelphi University Students (must register with student email) – CEs included for licensed PhD/DSW students
Faculty Bio
Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Dr. Kathryn Krase, Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant, is an expert on professional ethics, and the intersection of ethics with legal responsibilities. She has years of experience consulting with government and community-based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.
Credentialing Information
Successful completion for the award of approved continuing education credits requires attendance at the entire training/workshop and submission of a completed evaluation form.
CEs: 3
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Cancellation Policy
Please note that we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within seven business days of the event or for no-shows. However, if you notify us at least 24 hours in advance, we can issue a credit toward a future workshop. No credit will be provided for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event.
Accessibility Statement
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