Welcome to the Children’s Law Center training registration system. From this page, you can find current training sessions and additional information about each session. To register for a course, you must create an online account. This account will retain records of your registered and completed courses. It will also make registering for future training sessions easier. Once you have created an account, you can log in to access your training records, register for an upcoming training, or manage your account. Please Note: Some training sessions are offered on more than one date, so be sure to check the date(s) of the training before you register.
Current Available Training Sessions
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Child Death Investigations: Overview of the Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
Date: 2024-11-20
Time: 9:00 AM
Description:
This 2-hour virtual training will provide an overview of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach to child death investigations in South Carolina. This training will address the manner and causes of child deaths, the expectations of an MDT response according to the SC Child Abuse Protocol, and applicable criminal statutes for child death investigations.
Child Death Investigations: The Basics (In-Person)
Date: 2024-11-12
Time: 8:30 AM
Description:
This training focuses on the basics of child death investigations. Topics will include causes and manners of deaths; response and review of a child death, to include an overview of the Child Death Investigation Task Force; proper procedures for conducting reenactments; interviewing parents/caregivers and witnesses; documenting investigative findings; multi-disciplinary coordination of investigations; and the appropriate roles of DSS and law enforcement. Applicable definitions from the Children’s Code and criminal statutes will also be addressed.
This training will be held at the Children’s Law Center’s Training Center, 1114 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Child Physical Abuse and Neglect Investigations: The Basics (In-person)
Date: 2024-11-19
Time: 8:45 AM
Description:
This training focuses on the basics of child physical abuse and neglect investigations with an emphasis on multidisciplinary coordination. The training will begin with a focus on understanding the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, recognizing red flags and risk factors, distinguishing between inflicted and accidental injuries, the emergency protective custody process, and interviewing. In the interviewing segment of the training, we will begin with a review of general techniques of interviewing and then broaden the discussion to include all individuals that need to be interviewed and the questions that should be asked in a comprehensive investigation. The training will also cover proper documentation and evidence collection and a discussion of applicable definitions of abuse and neglect and criminal laws.
This training will be held at the Children’s Law Center’s Training Center, 1114 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Child Sexual Abuse Investigations: The Basics (In-Person)
Date: 2024-10-24
Time: 9:00 AM
Description:
This training focuses on the basics of child sexual abuse investigations with an emphasis on multidisciplinary coordination. The training will begin with an explanation of the roles and function of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the dynamics of child sexual abuse, legal issues in child sexual abuse cases including applicable definitions from the S.C. Children’s Code and related criminal statutes, common evidentiary hearsay exceptions used in child abuse cases, and unique child hearsay statutory exceptions. The training will then cover interviewing techniques, and methods and strategies to corroborate a child’s disclosure of abuse.
This training will be held at the Children’s Law Center’s Training Center, 1114 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Child Sexual Abuse Investigations: The Basics (In-Person)
Date: 2024-12-09
Time: 9:00 AM
Description:
This training focuses on the basics of child sexual abuse investigations with an emphasis on multidisciplinary coordination. The training will begin with an explanation of the roles and function of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the dynamics of child sexual abuse, legal issues in child sexual abuse cases including applicable definitions from the S.C. Children’s Code and related criminal statutes, common evidentiary hearsay exceptions used in child abuse cases, and unique child hearsay statutory exceptions. The training will then cover interviewing techniques, and methods and strategies to corroborate a child’s disclosure of abuse.
This training will be held at the Children’s Law Center’s Training Center, 1114 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Conducting Reenactments in Child Death Investigations
Date: 2024-10-29
Time: 8:45 AM
Description: This 1-day, in-person training focuses on conducting reenactments with caregivers in child death investigations and incorporates hands-on practice in a mock crime scene apartment. This training begins with a review of the fundamentals of reenactments. Additional topics will include identifying the placer and finder; adapting reenactment techniques to a variety of scenarios; and identifying documentation techniques and challenges. Participants will be assigned a scenario involving an unexpected child death. Using a demonstration doll, participants will walk through the reenactment process with an actor, or actors, portraying the child’s caregiver(s). Simulation training aims to mimic the conditions and content of the tasks that an investigator will confront in real life situations and allows individuals to practice their skills and receive feedback without real-world consequences. Participants will receive a demonstration doll to take back with them to their office to use in future investigations.
Conducting Reenactments in Child Death Investigations
Date: 2024-12-17
Time: 8:45 AM
Description: This 1-day, in-person training focuses on conducting reenactments with caregivers in child death investigations and incorporates hands-on practice in a mock crime scene apartment. This training begins with a review of the fundamentals of reenactments. Additional topics will include identifying the placer and finder; adapting reenactment techniques to a variety of scenarios; and identifying documentation techniques and challenges. Participants will be assigned a scenario involving an unexpected child death. Using a demonstration doll, participants will walk through the reenactment process with an actor, or actors, portraying the child’s caregiver(s). Simulation training aims to mimic the conditions and content of the tasks that an investigator will confront in real life situations and allows individuals to practice their skills and receive feedback without real-world consequences. Participants will receive a demonstration doll to take back with them to their office to use in future investigations.
GAL/CASA Training: LGBTQ+ Education and Advocacy
Date: 2024-10-25
Time: 9:00 AM
Description: This training, offered exclusively for current guardians and attorneys with the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program and Richland County CASA, will explore issues common to youth in the LGBTQ+ community along with educational programming that seeks to dispel misinformation and disinformation. There will be time allowed for questions and discussion to ensure those who complete the training will have enhanced knowledge to better advocate for the children they serve in their respective cases.
Medical Aspects of Physical Abuse
Date: 2024-11-05
Time: 9:00 AM
Description:
The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment.
These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.
Medical Aspects of Physical Abuse
Date: 2024-11-11
Time: 10:00 AM
Description:
The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment.
These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.
Medical Aspects of Sexual Abuse
Date: 2024-11-21
Time: 11:00 AM
Description:
The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment.
These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.
Medical Aspects of Sexual Abuse
Date: 2024-12-18
Time: 9:00 AM
Description: The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment. These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar – OPEN SESSION
Date: 2024-10-14
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This webinar is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention. Participants will learn to identify mandated reporters according to South Carolina law; describe statutory requirements and protections; identify the role and responsibilities of mandated reporters; recognize signs of possible abuse and neglect; and describe when to make a report of child abuse and neglect.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar – OPEN SESSION
Date: 2024-10-28
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This webinar is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention. Participants will learn to identify mandated reporters according to South Carolina law; describe statutory requirements and protections; identify the role and responsibilities of mandated reporters; recognize signs of possible abuse and neglect; and describe when to make a report of child abuse and neglect.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar – OPEN SESSION
Date: 2024-11-11
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This webinar is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention. Participants will learn to identify mandated reporters according to South Carolina law; describe statutory requirements and protections; identify the role and responsibilities of mandated reporters; recognize signs of possible abuse and neglect; and describe when to make a report of child abuse and neglect.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar – OPEN SESSION
Date: 2024-11-18
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This webinar is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention. Participants will learn to identify mandated reporters according to South Carolina law; describe statutory requirements and protections; identify the role and responsibilities of mandated reporters; recognize signs of possible abuse and neglect; and describe when to make a report of child abuse and neglect.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar – OPEN SESSION
Date: 2024-12-03
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This webinar is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention. Participants will learn to identify mandated reporters according to South Carolina law; describe statutory requirements and protections; identify the role and responsibilities of mandated reporters; recognize signs of possible abuse and neglect; and describe when to make a report of child abuse and neglect.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar – OPEN SESSION
Date: 2024-12-19
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: This webinar is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention. Participants will learn to identify mandated reporters according to South Carolina law; describe statutory requirements and protections; identify the role and responsibilities of mandated reporters; recognize signs of possible abuse and neglect; and describe when to make a report of child abuse and neglect.
Recognizing and Responding to Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Youth (Virtual)
Date: 2024-10-23
Time: 11:30 AM
Description:
This presentation will focus on recognizing and responding to problematic sexual behaviors in youth. The training will identify myths, describe sexual development of children and adolescents, outline considerations in determining whether the behavior is problematic or inappropriate, and identify co-occurring behavioral problems and family dynamics. The presentation will include a discussion of current treatments or commonly used interventions and risk and recidivism. An understanding of the behavior is crucial to determine if court intervention is appropriate and necessary. The presentation is consistent with the South Carolina Child Abuse Response Protocol pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws § 63-11-2400 through 2410.
This training will be offered on a virtual platform. A link will be sent near the date of the training.
Recognizing and Responding to Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Youth (Virtual)
Date: 2024-11-21
Time: 9:00 AM
Description:
This presentation will focus on recognizing and responding to problematic sexual behaviors in youth. The training will identify myths, describe sexual development of children and adolescents, outline considerations in determining whether the behavior is problematic or inappropriate, and identify co-occurring behavioral problems and family dynamics. The presentation will include a discussion of current treatments or commonly used interventions and risk and recidivism. An understanding of the behavior is crucial to determine if court intervention is appropriate and necessary. The presentation is consistent with the South Carolina Child Abuse Response Protocol pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws § 63-11-2400 through 2410.
This training will be offered on a virtual platform. A link will be sent near the date of the training.
Recognizing Medical Child Abuse
Date: 2024-12-12
Time: 11:00 AM
Description:
The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment.
These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.
Recognizing Medical Neglect & Failure to Thrive
Date: 2024-12-06
Time: 11:00 AM
Description:
The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment.
These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.
Understanding Medical Aspects of Abusive Head Trauma
Date: 2024-12-19
Time: 9:00 AM
Description:
The Children’s Law Center is offering focused presentations on various medical aspects of child abuse investigations. These presentations will be conducted by South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS) qualified child abuse pediatrics medical providers. Each presentation will cover the unique medical aspects of a different form of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, failure to thrive, medical child abuse and abusive head trauma. Medical experts will cover how to recognize the specific maltreatment, what should be documented, red flags, risk factors, and information that is needed to make a medical conclusion or diagnosis related to the form of maltreatment.
These trainings will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training.