| Training Name | Child Physical Abuse and Neglect Investigations: The Basics (In-person) |
| Training 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 include a discussion of applicable definitions of abuse and neglect and criminal laws. |
| Training Location | Children's Law Center Training Center, 1114 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29208 |
| Training Start Date / Time | 2025-03-11 / 8:45 AM |
| Training End Date / Time | 2025-03-11 / 4:15 PM |
| CE Credits | This training is approved for a total of 6 general contact hours. This training has also been approved by the SC Criminal Justice Academy for 6 credit hours. An application has been made to the SC Commission on CLE. |
If you have questions about the training, please contact Margaret Bodman by email at mbodman@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 803-576-7236.