Course Description:

This 8-part training series, developed by a multidisciplinary team of child welfare experts, will provide an offender-based approach to handling child sexual abuse investigations. Attendees will learn about trauma in child sexual abuse cases, how to develop a safety plan, investigation and interview techniques, how to read or interpret medical forensic examinations, the impact of compassion fatigue, and tips for building and supporting resiliency in children and child welfare professionals. Speakers will discuss best practices, share practical recommendations, and explore models of excellence to encourage better interagency collaboration. Participants are encouraged to attend all webinars within the series as the training is organized to build upon each step of a child sexual abuse investigation.

PART 1: January 11 – An Offender Focused Approach to Child Sexual Abuse Cases

PART 2: January 25 – Understanding Trauma in Child Sexual Abuse

PART 3: February 8 –Safety Planning

PART 4: February 15 – Conducting the Investigation: Starting the Investigation/Investigating the Case

PART 5: March 8 – Interviewing Outcry Witnesses in Child Maltreatment Investigations

PART 6: March 15 – Medical Evaluations for Child Sexual Abuse: How, When, Where, and Why?

PART 7: April 5 – Legal Procedure in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

PART 8: April 12 – Building Resiliency for MDTs

Course Link:
www.courts.mi.gov/2022CSAWebinarSeries
CE Value (credits): 15.5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
SCAO - Child Welfare Services

Contact Information:
Kate McPHerson
517-373-5322
mailto:McphersonK@courts.mi.gov

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