Supporting Mandated Reporters of Suspected Child Abuse

Description:

Early development and learning occur when children are healthy and safe. This mini-course will ensure that programs establish policies, procedures, and strategies that protect children when abuse is suspected. It is vital that programs support mandated reporters via training, consistent mandated reporting policy implementation, and post-report procedures to ensure that staff feels safe. Learn why staff sometimes don’t report suspected children and how to develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent reporting.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will understand the barriers and challenges to consistent reporting of suspected child abuse.
2. Participants will learn to develop strategies to support mandated reporters.
3. Participants will discuss and plan to develop policies and procedures to ensure effective and consistent reporting of suspected child abuse.