Luke Martin, Esq. Staff Attorney at CAMFT

General Information/Description

Attorney Luke Martin takes an in-depth look at Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act from the standpoint of what the California Penal Code states. Mr. Martin examines why the law was created, who qualifies as a mandated reporter, the various types of abuse and neglect as well as concludes with how to actually make a report. Various scenarios will be presented throughout and as time permits questions will be answered on specific instances. 

Educational Goals

At the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Be able to identify the specific categories of abuse and neglect

• Understand their obligations to report as a mandate reporter

• Recognize where and how they must report abuse and neglect 

Measurable Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• Recognize why the law was created and acknowledge potential deficiencies in the law

• Interpret the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act as it relates to marriage and family therapy

• Assess multiple scenarios to analyze if child abuse and neglect has occurred

Outline 

1. The Law Protects

2. Who Does This Apply To? 

3. When Do I Report? 

4. Types of Abuse

5. Neglect Defined 

6. How to Report? 

CEU Certificates

Course Completion certificates will be awarded at the end of each course in exchange. Each course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

EB CAMFT (CEU provider # 052488) IS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LMFT’S, LCSW’S, LPCC’S AND LEP’S. EAST BAY CAMFT MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ALL ITS CONTENT.

General information, special needs, ADA accommodations, or grievances:  

Please contact Aliss Wang at alisswangtherapy@gmail.com.  You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.  Note: Deadline for requesting ADA accommodations is two weeks prior to the workshop so that we may have time to properly accommodate you.

***IMPORTANT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY** You may cancel for a full refund up to 7 days prior to November 6th, or a 50% refund between 5 and 7 days prior to November 13th. No refunds for cancellations within 5 days of November 13th, or if you are unable to join the live event on November 13th, or for failure to watch the recorded event prior to the viewing deadline.  Unused funds cannot be applied to future workshops. NO EXCEPTIONS.  If the event is cancelled for any reason, you will receive a full refund.