Recognize, Respond, Report

Workshop Description:

This training is uniquely designed to meet the needs of mandated reporters and first responders in two ways. While it informs mandated reporters of requirements and expectations, it additionally offers a process for receiving information from a child, adolescent, or vulnerable adult without creating unnecessary trauma, or interfering with a possible investigation. This training is invaluable for anyone who may receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult and includes suspected child sex trafficking in Minnesota and additional states. This training can be tailored to individuals, children, or vulnerable adults.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this training, learners will be able to:

• Know the historical foundation and legal framework for mandated reporters.

• Be able to speak respectfully and responsibly to an individual with concerns of maltreatment or following a spontaneous disclosure.

• Be able to gather sufficient information for an effective report without contaminating an investigation.

• Understand how to make a report of possible maltreatment.