Child Abuse & Neglect 101

5025 Garland Street,Lincoln NE 68504

28 October, 2022

Description

Description Participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that will help them with knowing how and when to report. Participants will be able to: Define child abuse and neglectIdentify who must report child abuse and neglectPractice the questions they should ask children before making a reportBecome familiar with the roles and responsibilities of child protective services, law enforcement and child advocacy centers in protecting childrenAppreciate that child abuse reporting can be a sensitive and stressful experience for reportersTarget Audience School personnel, childcare providers, medical and mental health professionals, youth serving organizations, CASA volunteers, foster parents, service providers, general public, and church leaders.