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Project

Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities

Center:

VA-Partnership for People with Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Molly Dellinger-Wray
[email protected]
804-828-6926

Project Description:

Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities: A Collaborative Response provides statewide training for professionals serving children with disabilities and parent advocates. The training provides a model interdisciplinary training for educators, child protection workers, law enforcement officers, parents of children with disabilities, and other community professionals. The training is presented in a 3-part interactive Webinar format by a team of expert trainers, including an educator, a law enforcement officer, child protective services professional and a parent advocate for children with disabilities. Trainers model interdisciplinary collaboration and foster discussion among participants about ways to improve the local collaborative response to abuse and neglect of children with disabilities.

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse, Neglect, Disabilities, Collaborative, Maltreatment

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State