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Abuse and Neglect of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities:
A Problem of National Significance

Instructor-based

Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities: A Collaborative Response
A unique training opportunity for community partners serving children with disabilities

WHO
Target audience includes all community professionals who serve children with disabilities, and parent advocates for children with disabilities.

WHY
Children with disabilities are at much greater risk for
all forms of abuse and neglect. Investigation is more complicated in these cases. Protection for these children depends on the collaboration of well-informed professionals and parent advocates.

SPONSORS
Partnership for People with Disabilities, VCU
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of Social Services
VA Institute for Social Services Training Activities (VISSTA) AND HOSTED BY LOCAL AGENCIES (SEE BELOW)

CEUs
Continuing Education Credits and Law Enforcement Partial Inservice Credits available

COST
All costs of the training are covered by the sponsors. Handouts, lunch, and snacks are provided.

This unique 1-day training focuses on specific risk factors for, and indicators of, abuse and neglect of children with disabilities. It promotes collaboration by local professionals and parent advocates for children with disabilities to protect these highly vulnerable children. Teams of expert trainers from law enforcement, child protective services, education, and parent advocates model interdisciplinary collaboration and best practice.

The training will be offered in 2007 with these host agencies:

For more information contact the local host or Peggy O'Neill, Partnership for People with Disabilities, poneill@vcu.edu.