Course Description
*Course has been updated to meet the latest requirements for New York Mandated Reporters*
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This required training provides New York mandated reporters the tools to recognize and report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Recent amendments to Social Services Law § 413 prompted the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to update the curriculum to include trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), bias in decision-making, and identification of abuse/maltreatment virtually. All mandated reporters were required to (re)take this workshop by April 1st, 2025.
Effective September 1, 2025, Section 413 of the New York State Social Services Law requires all mandated reporters—including those who previously completed the training—to complete the updated child abuse and maltreatment training, which now includes guidance on identifying abuse in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Compliance is required by November 17, 2026.
Target Audience
Professionals recognized by New York State and the New York State Child Protective System as holding the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. This includes many of the professions that are licensed/certified by NYSED & the NY State Office of the Professions & Office of Teaching Initiatives.
Course Details
Credit/Contact Hours
2.0
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Faculty
Amy Adkins-Dwivedi, MS, APRN
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Development Team
J. Kendall Perkinson, Stacy Dunn, Trisha Moreno
Language
English
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Instructional Methods
Assessment Review
Autograded and Retakes Allowed
Case Studies
Integrated Media Examples
Passing Score 80%+
Take-Home Resource
Ungraded Self Assessment
Video Narration
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Approved/Accepted By
New York State Education Department
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Learning Objectives
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Determine if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse, including in a virtual setting
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Recognize the impact of trauma and ACEs on children, families, and yourself
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Recognize the mitigating effects of the five protective factors on trauma
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Recognize the impact of bias on your decision-making
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Understand when you have a legal obligation to call the SCR
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Recognize how you may better connect individuals and families with services
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Know how to prepare to make the call to the SCR
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Know how to complete the LDSS 2221A form
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Understand your rights as a mandated reporter
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Recognize signs of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in children and factors to consider when determining whether a child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse
