This session focuses on the critical thinking required by professionals and parents when addressing the complexities of child abuse cases.
Beyond the initial discovery of abuse, the session emphasizes the importance of advocacy and support throughout the various stages of healing, survival, and thriving.
Drawing from her personal experiences and the insights shared in her book He Is Forever With Me: Surviving and Thriving After Sexual Abuse, Reed provides practical strategies for recovery across all ages, highlights the significance of extended statutes of limitations, and underscores the role of publicity in promoting the support available through Child Advocacy Centers (CACs).
This one-hour session is designed for child protection workers, case managers, victim advocates, law enforcement, and multidisciplinary teams, offering valuable insights into legal and ethical considerations in child abuse prosecutions and victim advocacy.
Participants will gain knowledge applicable to their roles in supporting survivors and fostering justice.
The learning objectives of the session are:
- Understanding the law, including extended statutes of limitations and discovery.
- Recovery strategies for individuals of all ages.
- Recognizing the importance of publicity to support the resources available through Child Advocacy Centers (CACs).
