DSU Social Work Program to Host Online Mandated Reporter Training April 11
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DSU Social Work Program to Host Online Mandated Reporter Training April 11
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University's social work program in the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing and Health Sciences will host a virtual Mandated Reporter Training via Zoom on Friday, April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This important educational opportunity is open to the public and designed to enhance awareness and preparedness in identifying and responding to child abuse and neglect.
The cost to attend is $10 for the general public. For social workers seeking 1.5 continuing education credits (CEs) and school counselors earning 0.1 CE, the registration fee is $25.
Participants will learn:
Definitions of child abuse and neglect
The signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect
Risk factors and vulnerable groups
How to respond to disclosures of abuse
Steps involved in filing a report
This training is especially relevant for professionals and community members who interact with children and youth.
"Understanding the signs of abuse and knowing how to take appropriate action is a vital part of keeping children safe," said Dr. Loretta Walker, event coordinator and Assistant Professor of Social Work. "This training will equip participants with the tools and confidence to fulfill their role as mandated reporters."
Registration is available through TicketTailor.
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Loretta Walker at ljackson@deltastate.edu.
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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,700 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.
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