New York: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training
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Course Description
This required trainingprovidesNew York mandated reporters the tools to recognize and report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment.Recent amendments to Social Services Law § 413prompted the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to update the curriculum to include trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), bias in decision-making, and identification of abuse/maltreatment virtually. All mandated reporters are required to (re)take this workshop by April 1st, 2025.
NYSED Provider ID: 80950
Intended Audience
Professionals recognized by New York State and the New York State Child Protective System as holding the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. This includes many of the professions that are licensed/certified by NYSED & the NY State Office of the Professions & Office of Teaching Initiatives.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this workshop, students should be able to do the following:
Determine if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse, including in a virtual setting
Recognize the impact of trauma and ACEs on children, families, and yourself
Recognize the mitigating effects of the five protective factors on trauma
Recognize the impact of bias on your decision-making
Understand when you have a legal obligation to call the SCR
Recognize how you may better connect individuals and families with services