Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
Join us for a Live Webinar on February 7, 2025 from 12-2pm EST
2 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians
This training meets the updated New York State standards for training in the identification and reporting of suspected child maltreatment required for completion by April 2025 for current licensees.
In today's complex professional landscape, being a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and maltreatment is more than a legal obligation - it's a profound responsibility that can change lives. With the recent updates to New York State law requiring enhanced training by April 1, 2025, now is the time to deepen your understanding and refine your skills.
Join us for an immersive course led by Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., JD, MSW, a nationally recognized expert on the professional reporting of suspected child maltreatment. As the Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant and founder of Making the Tough Call, Dr. Krase brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to this crucial subject. She has authored multiple books and articles on mandated reporting and has years of experience consulting with government and community-based organizations to develop effective policy and practice standards.
In this course, you'll go beyond the basics:
Reduce Implicit Bias: Uncover protocols to minimize unconscious biases in your decision-making processes, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for every child.
Identify Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Learn strategies to recognize and address hidden traumas that can affect a child's well-being and future development.
Master Virtual Interaction Guidelines: In an increasingly digital world, gain the tools to spot signs of abuse or maltreatment even when engaging with clients virtually.
Through real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and practical frameworks - enhanced by Dr. Krase's extensive expertise - you'll explore how to balance your legal duties with your professional and ethical responsibilities. This course provides a profession-based context to help you confidently make those tough calls to child protective services when necessary.
Why This Course?
Stay Compliant: Meets the updated New York State standards for training in the identification and reporting of suspected child maltreatment, fulfilling the requirements for current licensees by the April 2025 deadline.
Be Empowered: Equip yourself with the latest knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
Lead with Confidence: Navigate the complexities of mandated reporting under the guidance of a leading expert in the field.
Take this crucial step to enhance your professional expertise and uphold the trust placed in you as a mandated reporter. With Dr. Krase's guidance, together, we can create safer environments and brighter futures for all children.
Enroll now to secure your spot in this essential training and join a community of professionals committed to making a difference.
Learning Objectives:
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.
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is approved as a provider of the coursework required by Chapter 544 of the New York State Laws of 1988 regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. Provider #81015
Credit Hours: CEs provided with this live webinar include 2 continuing education hours of credit.
Counselors: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6693. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors #MHC-0048.
Marriage and Family Therapists: Many MFT licensing boards accept our courses or one of the approvals which we have from professional associations. You can check with your board to determine if this course would be accepted by your licensing board.
Social Workers: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, #1609, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/02/2024 – 05/02/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0435.
Psychologists: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists #PSY-0128.
Art Therapists: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Creative Arts Therapists #CAT-0093.
Other Professionals: This activity qualifies for 120 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This is a live, interactive online webinar.
Register for the webinar by midnight before the event. So that we can provide you these CEs, you are required to:
- login and access the direct link to the webinar through your account
- participate fully during the event
- complete a post-test and course evaluation at the conclusion of the event
- collect your certificate of completion on your account after steps 1-3 are completed
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Any recording made of a live event is NOT included with live webinar registration.
When possible, webinars are recorded and converted into online self-study courses, available for separate purchase/enrollment for those who did not attend the live event.
Instructor
Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., JD, MSW
Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant and founder of Making the Tough Call is an expert on the professional reporting of suspected child maltreatment. She has authored multiple books and articles on the subject. She has years of experience consulting with government and community-based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.
“Making the Tough Call” is a project of Krase Consulting. Kathryn S. Krase is the sole proprietor of both initiatives. Both Making the Tough Call and Krase Consulting are registered entities in New York State.