These and other questions will be presented June 18-19, as Marion County Children Services presents "Child Abuse/Neglect Identification and Reporter" training sessions June 18-19 at the agency.
The sessions are free of charge to Marion County residents, states a press release. Participants may choose from the six-hour training session Friday, June 19, while a "refresher" three-hour program will be offered Thursday, June 18.
Jacque Ringer, intake and investigations supervisor with 10 years of experience in the child welfare profession, will present both sessions.
"This training is designed specifically for mandated reporters - those who are required by Ohio law to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect," Ringer states.
Mandated reporters include attorneys, physicians, dentists, nurses, day care staff, speech pathologists, licensed social workers, school personnel, and those rendering spiritual treatment.
"The world of child welfare is complex," Ringer states. "This training opportunity will assist in the understanding of what constitutes abuse or neglect. It will also empower mandated reporters with the tools needed to report suspicions of abuse or neglect, and as a result, will help serve our mission of keeping children safe."
Each training session will be conducted at Marion County Children Services, 1680 Marion-Waldo Road.
To register or to learn more, contact Jan Farison at Children Services, 740-389-2317, ext. 139. or Ringer at ext. 166, or send an email to moreinfo@marionkids.com by June 17.
Anyone can report suspected child abuse and neglect by calling 740-389-SAFE. A caseworker is available 24/7. All calls are confidential. Visit marionkids.com for more information.
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