McAlester - Child Abuse and Neglect and Mandated Reporting in Oklahoma
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Description
In 2020, there were 21,405 substantiated allegations of child abuse and neglect in Oklahoma which is a fraction of the total number of allegations submitted to the child abuse hotline. It is critical that professionals and the public, alike, are knowledgeable about the basics of child abuse and neglect, and mandatory reporting laws in Oklahoma to better protect all children. This presentation will focus on the basic identification of the different types of child abuse and neglect. In addition, there will be an interactive discussion of the mandatory reporting laws in Oklahoma. Participants will gain fundamental knowledge of both topics in a way to enhance protection of all children.
Description
In 2020, there were 21,405 substantiated allegations of child abuse and neglect in Oklahoma which is a fraction of the total number of allegations submitted to the child abuse hotline. It is critical that professionals and the public, alike, are knowledgeable about the basics of child abuse and neglect, and mandatory reporting laws in Oklahoma to better protect all children. This presentation will focus on the basic identification of the different types of child abuse and neglect. In addition, there will be an interactive discussion of the mandatory reporting laws in Oklahoma. Participants will gain fundamental knowledge of both topics in a way to enhance protection of all children.
Kiamichi Technology Center
301 Kiamichi Drive
Main Building, Seminar Center
McAlester
State: OK
Zip Code: 74501
Main Building, Seminar Center
McAlester
State: OK
Zip Code: 74501
Start Time
05-17-2022 01:00 PM
End Time
05-17-2022 04:00 PM
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Presenter:
Tricia Gardner, JD
Interdisciplinary Training Program in
Child Abuse and Neglect
Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
University of Oklahoma HSC
For more information contact:
Makala Pittman
MDTOffice@occy.ok.gov
(405) 606-4903
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Last Modified on
Jan 10, 2022