For Professionals

Mandated Reporter Training

The Family Violence Prevention Council is certified by New York State Education Department to provide a 3-hour class for professionals who are mandated reporters in “Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment”. This class provides the certification needed by many professionals required by Section 6507 of the Education Law to have this training. This seminar addresses physical and behavioral indicators, the reporting requirements set out in the New York State Syllabus and other mandates regarding reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.

For more information on when this particular seminar will next be given, please call the Family Violence Prevention Council office at 607.778.2153.

For information and brochure for mandated reporters on Methamphetamine Signs and Safety Issues, please clink on: www.oasas.state.ny.us/meth/trifold.cfm

Speakers Bureau

The Family Violence Prevention Council in an effort to provide community and professional education on the topics of child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence maintains a “Speakers Bureau”, a list of various resources and training opportunities provided by Council member agencies. Please click on the attached PDF file “FVPC Speakers Bureau” for a full listing of available opportunities.

Other Information and Resources

The Family Violence Prevention Council office also has many brochures and information sheets which focus on various aspects of family violence.

Below are a few of the many resources that can be obtained by calling the Family Violence Prevention Council office at 607.778.2153.

Community Calendar 2008

CYSC Professional Development Directory

Position Paper - SAYIT
Improving The Identification, Referral And Treatment Of Sexually Abusive Children & Youth (pdf, 27k)

Youth Safety Plan (pdf, 100k)