New York: Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect for Mandated Reporters (365)

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New York State Education Department LogoThis is an approved course in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, as mandated by Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2025 amended Social Services Law § 413. Provider ID# 80805.

Course Summary—New York: Child Abuse (365)

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Starting September 1, 2025, every person who is required by the NYS Education Department to take the mandated training related to child abuse, including those who have previously undergone this training, must complete a new and updated training course by November 17, 2026.

Section 413 of the Social Services Law requires the mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework to include the addition of guidance on identifying an abused or maltreated child when such child is an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure

The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.

ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.

Target Audience

For anyone in New York who is required to complete training on child abuse and neglect. Includes amendments to NYS Social Service Law 413 requiring the addition of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma, Implicit Bias, Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Children, and Identification of Child Abuse.

Learning Objectives

When you finish this course you will be able to*:

  1. Describe the problem of child maltreatment in the United States (U.S.) and New York State.
  2. Summarize the process of reporting to the NY Statewide Central Register (SCR).
  3. Explain the 5 components of Child Protective Services.
  4. Recognize the impact of trauma and ACEs on children, families, and yourself.
  5. Recognize the impact of bias on your decision-making.
  6. Define “reasonable cause to suspect”.
  7. Define child abuse and maltreatment/neglect in New York State.
  8. Describe 3 indicators each for physical, emotional, and sexual child abuse.
  9. Understand the indicators and signs associated with maltreatment in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  10. Understand legal requirements when working with limited English proficiency, Native American, and immigrant clients.

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
09/01/2025
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Cost:
$26.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 2.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$26.00
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