| Training Name | Child Physical Abuse and Neglect Investigations: The Basics Part 2 (Virtual Training) |
| Training Description | This two-part virtual training focuses on the basics of child physical abuse and neglect investigations with an emphasis on multidisciplinary coordination. Part I of the training will 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 of the individuals that need to be interviewed for a comprehensive investigation and the questions that should be asked. Part II will focus on proper documentation and evidence collection and a discussion of applicable definitions of abuse and neglect and criminal laws. This training will be offered on a virtual platform. Links will be sent near the date of the training. |
| Training Location | Virtual |
| Training Start Date / Time | 2021-06-10 / 8:45 AM |
| Training End Date / Time | 2021-06-10 / 12:15 PM |
| CE Credits | This training is approved for a total of 5.75 general contact hours (3.25 hours for Part 1 and 2.5 hours for Part 2). This training is expected to be approved by the SC Criminal Justice Academy for a total of 5.75 hours (3.25 hours for Part 1 and 2.5 hours for Part 2). |
If you have questions about the training, please contact Kelley Kilgore by email at lkilgore@email.sc.edu or by phone at 803-576-7235.