Radiant Sunshine Training Site

The course “Mandatory Reporting: Navigating Cases of Child & Senior Abuse” highlights the crucial responsibility therapists have for ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals while upholding ethical and legal standards. This comprehensive training delves into the legal requirements of mandatory reporting, including recognizing reportable situations such as abuse, neglect, or imminent danger, and the procedural steps to make a report. The training highlights the importance of understanding state-specific laws, jurisdictional differences, and the legal protections afforded to mandated reporters. The session will also emphasize the critical balance between maintaining client confidentiality and fulfilling the ethical duty to report, offering practical strategies to navigate this complex terrain.

  The training defines mandatory reporting, child abuse, and senior abuse. Attendees will learn best practices for documentation, interagency collaboration, and effective communication with clients about reporting obligations. By the end of this session, participants will feel empowered to fulfill their mandatory reporting responsibilities with clarity, professionalism, and compassion, ensuring the safety and well-being of those they serve.

This is a beginner’s level course and there are no specific prerequisites for this course. The course is open to social work professionals, students, and individuals interested in gaining knowledge and skills related to being a mandated reporter.

Define mandatory reporting and identify its role in cases of child and senior abuse.

Differentiate between signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in children and seniors.

Evaluate scenarios to determine when reporting is legally and ethically required.

Outline the steps for documenting concerns, making reports, and collaborating with protective agencies.

Demonstrate the ability to complete a report through practice scenarios 

Address barriers to effective reporting, such as fear of retaliation or uncertainty about evidence thresholds.

Incorporate best practices for advocacy and support when dealing with cases involving vulnerable individuals.

0:00-0:10: Trainer Introduction + Learning Objectives

0:10-0:20: Importance Mandatory Reporting 

0:20-0:30: Understanding Child and Senior Abuse

0:30-0:40: Understanding Mandatory Reporting Laws

0:40-0:50: Ethical Considerations in Mandatory Reporting

0:50-1:00: Reporting Process and Best Practices 

1:00-1:05: Common Challenges and Misconceptions

1:05-1:10: Conclusion 

1:10-1:15: Questions & Answers