This course educates community members about the basic definitions and responses to all types of child abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking. This training also describes the services of a Child Advocacy Center, like Project Harmony, and contains mock calls to the Nebraska Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Lastly, the training will cover elements of receiving a disclosure, calling the hotline, and common reactions. By outlining the process and observing realistic examples, learners will be more equipped to respond to a child in need. While most of the content is foundational to all discussions of abuse and neglect, references to statute are specific to Nebraska. Participants from outside of Nebraska are encouraged to investigate child abuse and neglect policies and procedures in their own state.

Participants will:

• Examine the services provided to a child brought to a Child Advocacy Center
• Identify the different types of child abuse and neglect
• Navigate reports to the hotline when suspecting abuse or neglect may have occurred
• Determine what questions to ask a child when you suspect abuse or neglect

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You will earn 2 hours for this training. Please submit your certificate to your supervisor to receive credit.