Collecting Minimal Facts Training: Training for Mandated Reporters and First Responders
upcoming training dates:
This training is uniquely designed to meet the needs of mandated reporters and first responders in two ways. While it informs mandated reporters of requirements and expectations, it additionally offers a process for receiving information from a child, adolescent of vulnerable adult without creating unnecessary trauma, or interfering with a possible investigation. This training is invaluable for anyone who may receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult and includes suspected child sex trafficking in Minnesota and additional states.
Mandated reporters include but are not limited to professionals or volunteers within healthcare, education, childcare, law enforcement, social service, youth serving agencies, faith-based organizations and licensed professionals or those working in licensed facilities.
First responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns include but are not limited to law enforcement/patrol officers, child protection workers, paramedics, firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, medical professionals and other first responder roles.
By blending a variety of adult learning approaches, this training is practical, informational, and interactive. Includes one-hour of pre-course online preparation and 4.5 hours of class time. This training may be provided virtually or in-person.
Learning Objectives:
• Know the historical foundation for current MR requirements.
• Understand the legal framework for Mandated Reporters.
• Understand how to make a report of possible child maltreatment.
• Be able to speak respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent about concerns of maltreatment.
• Be able to talk respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent who makes a spontaneous disclosure.
• Be able to gather sufficient information for an effective report without contaminating an investigation.
Now offering Collecting Minimal Facts Training Online
Don't have a large group to host onsite? Sign up as an individual to attend this class online.
More Information
CornerHouse’s Training Policies
For more information, please contact the External Relations Coordinator at 612-444-1164 or training@cornerhousemn.org.