Update on Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
Where
Doylestown Health & Wellness Center Auditorium847 Easton Rd./Rt. 611, Warrington, PA 18976
at the intersection of Route 611 and Shetland Rd.
approx. 4 miles north of the Willow Grove/Doylestown exit of the PA Turnpike
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Protecting children is the responsibility of us all. Anyone who suspects that a child is being hurt has the right to report that suspicion. But certain professionals, due to their contact or work with children, have special responsibilities. These people are called mandated reporters and are required by law to report suspected child abuse. Mandated reporters are of critical importance in the child abuse prevention effort. This training identifies the role and responsibility bystanders and care providers play in the prevention, protection and intervention of child abuse.
In accordance with ACT 31 of 2014, all health-related licensed professionals, funeral directors, foster parents, operators and employees of child-serving institutions, family day care homes, and school employees are required to receive three hours of training on Mandated Reporting as a condition of renewal or application for a license under the Department of Human Services (formerly DPW). This workshop offering is approved by the Department of Human Services to meet ACT 31 of 2014 training requirements.
Workshop Objectives
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to
• Name the roles and responsibilities of mandated reporters under Pennsylvania law
• Describe the possible indicators of child abuse
• Discuss how to make a report of suspected child abuse and neglect with confidence
• Describe the complexity of responding to child abuse and neglect by learning of possible outcomes when abuse/neglect is reported and the social, emotional, and health impact of child abuse.
Presenter: Mandy Mundy, Senior Director of Programs and Services, has over 20 years of experience at Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) in Bucks County. Mandy is responsible for curriculum development, training marketing, and training implementation. Mandy developed NOVA’s Training Institute For Professionals to raise awareness and skills of professionals who work with crime victims. Mandy has focused much attention over the last decade on the issue of Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect. After developing and publishing an evidence and practiced, based training curriculum, Mandy coordinated the effort to train over 30,000 staff and volunteers in the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse. Since 2011, Mandy has served as a consultant with Pennsylvania State University to assist in the development of staff and professional training on child abuse at the university level. Mandy has received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University and Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from LaSalle University.
Workshop Continuing Education Credits
Three (3) continuing education credits will be offered for PA Social Workers & Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, NBCC Counselors, and under Act 48.
NBCC: Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
Psychologists: Foundations Community Partnership is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education to psychologists. FCP maintains responsibility for this program and content.
PA Social Workers: PA State Board accepts APA and NBCC approval for SW, MFT, andLP
Educators: Application has been approved by the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education for three Act 48 Continuing Education Credits.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Foundations Community Partnership reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, FCP will refund any registration fees, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants.
• More than two weeks prior to the function - your choice of a full refund via check, credit for future workshop, or a future event registration.
• Less than two weeks, but more than three days prior to the function - full refund via credit towards future event registration.
• Three days or less prior to event - no refunds available. Sorry, there are no exceptions.
Yes! You can substitute another person if you cannot attend. Please let us know 24 hours in advance.
For more information on contact hours, cancellation policy or requests for special needs for participants,
please email Caroline O’Connell Sinton: csinton@fcpartnership.org.