Learn more about the problem of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and a series of local classes will take a comprehensive look at the problem.
The first three Tuesday evenings in April, the Woodland Community College’s Foster and Kinship Care Education Program will feature guest speakers from the Yolo County Department of Employment and Social Services, Child Welfare Services Division, as well as local law enforcement. These professionals will explore various aspects of preventing and reporting child abuse, as well as its effect on kids and families.
The classes — set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 5, 12 and 19 — will look in depth at how child abuse and neglect affects a child, why many children do not disclose what is happening to them and the investigative process. The series includes:
* April 5: “Child Abuse & Neglect through a Child’s Eyes.” Members of the Yolo County Child Welfare Services Response Team will talk about answering the Yolo County child abuse hot line, and how they assess calls and determine the order of risk.
* April 12: “How Abuse Hurts Kids and Why So Many Kids Don’t Tell,” presented by Laura Nielsen, a court investigations social worker for Yolo County Child Welfare Services.
* April 19: “The Abuse Investigation Process — Criminal and Medical.” Julliana Kier, a Yolo County social worker and Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center team member, will discuss the role of the MDIC — a child-friendly, safe and supportive environment where child victims of sexual abuse go for forensic interviews, medical evidentiary examinations, advocacy, assessment, therapy and support services.
All classes will take place in WCC Building 800, Room 852.
For more information, visit http:// www.yolofostercare.com or call Cherie Schroeder at (530) 574-1964.
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Posted by Enterprise staff
on Mar 21 2011.
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