Implementing AB 2085 Supplemental Module for Mandated Reporters in Education: Slide Deck and Facilitator Guide

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DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
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Los Angeles County Committee on Prevention and Promotion; Los Angeles County Mandated Supporting Initiative; and Los Angeles County Office of Education
Relevant categories:
Child Abuse/Neglect Child Welfare Community Mental Health Education
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Overview

This module, made specifically for mandated reporters in education, is intended to be utilized after completing the core AB 2085 training. It provides additional context and information to support the implementation of AB 2085 across roles within the education sector. The slides with facilitator notes that correspond to AB 2085: Supplemental Training Module for Mandated Reporters in Education are also available for download.

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