| 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 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 | 2024-11-19 / 8:45 AM |
| Training End Date / Time | 2024-11-19 / 4:30 PM |
| CE Credits | This training is approved for 6 general contact hours. The SC Criminal Justice Academy and the SC Commission on CLE have both approved this course for 6 hours of continuing education credits. |
If you have questions about the training, please contact Daniel Ford by email at djford@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at 8035767235.