Making the Tough Call: Legal & Ethical Issues Related to the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
Friday, January 31, 2025 | Morning Session
12:45pm-4pm Eastern Time (New York)
Live Interactive Webinar
CE Hours: 3.0 Ethics
Fulfills 3 Ethics CEs - ASWB CEs for Social Workers & NBCC Hours for Professional Counselors
Maryland Social Work Category I Ethics
DC Social Work Ethics Live Face-to-Face Requirement
Florida Ethics CE Requirement Reported to CE Broker
Alabama Ethics CE Requirement
Pennsylvania Ethics CE Requirement
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About This Course
The decision to report suspected child maltreatment is one of the most challenging and complex choices mental health professionals and other mandated reporters face. Balancing legal obligations with ethical considerations can feel overwhelming, especially when these responsibilities seem to conflict. In Making the Tough Call: Legal & Ethical Issues Related to the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment, expert presenter Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.—a social worker, attorney, and author—guides participants through a structured approach to making informed, confident decisions about reporting. Drawing on research findings and real-world case examples, Dr. Krase provides a profession-specific context for understanding the role and responsibilities of a mandated reporter.
Participants will learn a practical framework to navigate the legal, ethical, and moral complexities of reporting suspected abuse. This training offers tools to help professionals determine when reporting is required by law and how to address the ethical dilemmas that often arise in these situations. With Dr. Krase's dual expertise in social work and law, attendees will gain valuable insights into aligning their reporting practices with both legal standards and professional ethics, ensuring they make the right call when faced with the decision to report.
Presenter
Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant, is an expert on the legal and ethical implications of mandated reporting. She has authored multiple books and articles on the subject. She has years of experience consulting with government and community based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.
Training Objectives
After attending this training, participants will be able to...
Participants will describe considerations for determining when making a report to child protective services is required by law.
Participants will identify the ethical/ moral and legal conundrums faced when making the decision to report.
Participants will apply a framework to guide the process for deciding whether to make a report.
Target Audience
Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, other mental health professionals
Content Level
Intermediate
