Working with Law Enforcement: Fostering and Maintaining Positive and Effective Relationships Interactions between social workers and police officers often involve emotionally charged issues such as mental illness and involuntary commitment, child or vulnerable adult abuse, domestic violence, and juvenile justice. Click to Register for Training Download Brochure (pdf / 127 KB)

Medical Aspects of Pediatric Physical Abuse This session will focus on the information that is crucial to obtain in order to assess whether physical abuse has occurred. Detailed discussions regarding the various types of injuries, including skin injuries, head/neck injuries, fractures, burns, and abdominal trauma will be presented using case examples. Click to Register for … Continue reading UofM School of Social Work: Medical Aspects of Pediatric Physical Abuse →

Best Practices in Representing Victims of Human Trafficking Human trafficking occurs throughout the United States. When victims of human trafficking are identified, they are often required to work with a team of professionals to prosecute their traffickers. Register: http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/CE/registration/index.html Download Brochure (pdf / 172 KB)