Implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 2085: Guidance for Mandated Reporters in Los Angeles County

Type:
  Virtual Training
Duration:
1 hour
CE credits:
1.0 CEs
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Los Angeles County Committee on Prevention and Promotion; Casey Family Programs; Los Angeles County Mandated Supporting Initiative; Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services; Los Angeles County Office of Education;  and 4 other(s)
Series:
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminars
Relevant categories:
Child Abuse/Neglect Child Welfare Community Mental Health Education
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Overview

Assembly Bill (AB) 2085 is a new California state law modifying the definition of reportable general neglect. This course provides Mandated Reporters in California with an overview of AB 2085 and guidance on how to implement the new law. Participants will learn concrete strategies to make more accurate, consistent, and equitable decisions about reporting suspected general neglect. Participants will also gain insight into approaches to supporting families in need when a report to the Child Protection Hotline is not required by law.

  Keywords: implicit bias, law, mandated reporters, race equity, safety, trauma
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Learning objectives

  • Summarize key requirements and legal change stipulated by AB 2085.
  • Identify the implications of AB 2085 on reporting practices for Mandated Reporters in Los Angeles County, focusing on the modification of the definition of general neglect, specifically.
  • Outline practical strategies for compliance with AB 2085, while centering children and their families.

Professional credit

  • This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
  • 1.0 CEs are available.
  • Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.

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