Introduction to Training

The objectives of this training:

• Effectively report child abuse or maltreatment /neglect to the New York State Central Register (SCR). The SCR is also referred to as the “Hotline”.

• Evaluate situations to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment/neglect.

• Identify the physical and behavioral indicators commonly associated with child abuse and maltreatment/neglect.

• Describe the legal framework for the New York State Child Protective System.

• The Training Overview (See p. 2 of Participant’s Guide Handouts. Click this link to print and use as reference: 3 a participation guide 1-12)