Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training

Workshop Description

Many professionals throughout the United States are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment. However, the legal requirement to report is often confusing to navigate in relation to our other professional and ethical responsibilities. This workshop provides profession-based context to the role of mandated reporter where professionals are charged with knowing how to support their clients and when they are required to report a concern to child protective services. Mandated reporters will learn a framework to guide the decision to make this “tough call” using research findings and practical advice based on real case examples. This training meets the updated New York State standards for training in the identification and reporting of suspected child maltreatment required for completion by April 2025 for current licensees.

An update in New York State law requires all licensed mental health professionals, including LMSWs and LCSWs, to take updated mandated reporter training by November 17, 2026. This new requirement is in addition to the previous requirement due by April 1, 2025. If you took the April 1, 2025 training, you STILL need to take the November 17, 2026 training. This training MEETS the April 1, 2025 AND November 17, 2026 requirement.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to explain 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.
• Participants will describe their legal and ethical obligation to support families and children, regardless of their decision whether or not to report to child protective services.

Continuing Education Credits: 3.0

This workshop is approved for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychologists.

Presenter: Kathryn Krase

Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant, is an expert on the professional ethics, and the intersection of ethics with legal responsibilities. She has years of experience consulting with government and community based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.

Refund Policy

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to NSandul.naswnys@socialworkers.org no later than two business days prior to the workshop date. If you do not attend, you will be considered a ‘no-show.’

Refund emails must include the subject line “Refund Request” and the attendee’s name, workshop date, and title in the body of the email.

• All refunds are subject to a 20% administrative fee.
• Refund requests typically take 5 business days to process.
• No refunds for no-shows or partial participation.
• We do not issue credits or apply refunds to future courses.
• If NASW-NYS cancels the event, you will receive a full refund.

Anti-Harassment Policy

NASW-NYS is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. By registering, you agree to abide by the NASW-NYS Anti-Harassment Policy.

Grievances

NASW-NYS strives to provide high-quality programming. Participants can provide feedback via evaluations at the end of each program. If you have additional concerns, please email info.naswnys@socialworkers.org.

Accessibility

Closed captioning through Zoom will be provided for all programs. If you need additional accommodations, please email info.naswnys@socialworkers.org. To ensure we can meet your request, please submit it at least 10 business days before the event.