Child sexual abuse continues to be alarming in our state, in USA and in the world. An estimated one in four U.S. children experience abuse or neglect. Understanding what it is (definitions and characteristics) as well as the prevention of it helps clinicians provide better treatment to the children and families in the community. Clinicians, trainees, and volunteers working with kids are mandated reporters in the state of CA, hence it is also important to stay updated with the changes in the law and reporting situations.
This workshop will provide ethical and legal updates to child abuse reporting law in CA and will focus on exploring not just the types of child sexual abuse, but also grooming and the tactics used by individuals that sexually abuse children.