A Bucks County nonprofit organization will be hosting a workshop to educate locals on child safety and best practices for families.

As part of its commitment to professional development and the behavioral health community, Foundations Community Partnership will be hosting a workshop titled “Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Knowing Your Role in the Protection of Our Children” on Oct. 20 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown.

Presented by Jamie Pfister, MPH, and Patricia McLaughlin from the Network of Victim Assistance, this introductory training is designed to increase the likelihood of mandated reporters making a report of suspected incidents of child abuse to child protective services or law enforcement including incidents of serious physical injury, serious mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, imminent risk, and serious physical neglect.

NOVA was founded in 1974 as Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR). It was the first and continues to be the only rape crisis center in Bucks County. In the 1980s, WOAR became NOVA, the comprehensive victim services organization serving all victims of crime and providing prevention education services.

Foundations Community Partners’ hybrid workshop offers the opportunity to attend in-person at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, or watching the livestream remotely.

Three continuing education credits will be offered for PA Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, and NBCC Counselors. NOVA will provide Act 31 credit for licensed professionals in Pennsylvania and Act 126 credit for educators. Registration for the event is $50. 

For more information and to register, visit the Foundations Community Partnership’s homepage.