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Deborah A. Ausburn
Partner | Taylor English Duma LLP
Michael H. Huneke
Counsel | Taylor English Duma LLP

Child Abuse and Neglect: Ethical and Responsible Reporting Guidelines | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM ET

Protecting children from all forms of harm is a critical moral obligation shared by all members of society, but more so for people in positions of authority. For this purpose, state and federal laws require certain professionals, such as teachers, healthcare workers, lawyers, and other practitioners, to report any signs or suspicions of child abuse and neglect.

However, mandated reporters face various ethical and legal challenges arising from issues of confidentiality and informed consent, as well as penalties for false reports and non-compliance. Hence, to mitigate potential risks, staying informed of the current guidelines in reporting child maltreatment is of vital importance.

In a CLE Webcast, experienced professionals in child protection, Deborah A. Ausburn and Tom Rawlings of Taylor English Duma LLP, will provide the audience with an overview of the latest developments and issues in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect in the U.S. Speakers will also discuss practical and ethical guidelines on proper reporting protocols and offer best practices to ensure compliance with relevant laws.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect – An Overview
  • Basic Requirements and Reporting Guidelines
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Mandated Reporters
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  • Risk Mitigation and Compliance Strategies

Agenda:

Deborah A. Ausburn, Partner
Taylor English Duma LLP
&
Tom Rawlings, Counsel
Taylor English Duma LLP

  1. The landscape has changed, illustrated by the SBC and Larry Nassar reports
  2. Law enforcement is becoming more aggressive about
    1. Broadly defining “abuse”, and
    2. Charging mandated reporters
  3. Lawyers advising their clients need to take a similarly broad view. When in doubt, report. Need to make sure that you have a consistent reporting structure and also that the structure doesn’t prevent an individual within the organization from making a direct report.
  4. We also need to help our clients respond after the mandated report
    1. No longer enough to wait for law enforcement, and
    2. We need to help clients plan ahead for crisis response
  5. We no longer can concentrate on defending potential lawsuits, but we have to help our clients with their entire mission of caring for children and families.

Who Should Attend:

  • Legal Counsel
  • Paralegals
  • Child Abuse Lawyers
  • Child Protection Officers
  • Child Welfare Specialists
  • Child Abuse Investigators
  • Social Workers
  • Child Abuse Workers
  • Chief Compliance Officers

Register for this course by clicking the “Take this Course” at the top of the page.

CLE Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webinar | Prerequisite: General knowledge of child abuse reporting

Course Code: 1410651 | Total Credit: 2.0 CLE

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

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    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
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