New York State is strengthening its approach to child protection with new mandated reporter training requirements. By April 1, 2025, all mandated reporters—including those who have previously completed training—must undergo an updated curriculum that enhances their ability to recognize and respond to child abuse and maltreatment.
What’s Changing?
The revised training expands beyond basic identification and reporting. It now includes:
- • Reducing Implicit Bias – Strategies to prevent unconscious biases from influencing reporting decisions.
- • Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Recognizing how trauma impacts a child’s well-being.
- • Virtual Reporting Guidelines – Identifying signs of abuse or neglect during remote interactions.
Why This Matters
Mandated reporters—including educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, and law enforcement—play a critical role in child welfare. With implicit bias and trauma-informed care now part of the training, professionals will be better equipped to make informed, unbiased decisions that truly protect children.
Key Takeaways for Mandated Reporters
- • You must complete the updated training by April 1, 2025—even if you’ve already taken previous courses.
- • The training provides tools to recognize abuse and maltreatment in both in-person and virtual settings.
- • Understanding implicit bias ensures more objective, fair decision-making when determining whether a report is necessary.
- • Learning about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) helps professionals better assess the long-term impact of trauma.
Stay Compliant & Protect Children
Time is ticking—don’t wait until the last minute. Ensure you complete the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework before the April 1, 2025 deadline. You can complete the training online with CME Online
Use discount code NYSchild until March 31, 2025 to save 50% off training.
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