NOVA to Offer Online Mandated Reporter Training on November 4

NOVA, the leading non-profit organization in Bucks County supporting victims of serious crime, will offer online mandated reporter training on November 4 from 1-4 p.m. This three-hour training is listed and approved by the PA Department of Human Services, in accordance with Act 31 of 2014 and approved by the PA Department of Education, in accordance with Act 126 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code. Certificates will be distributed upon completion of the course and continuing education credits are available. To register, visit http://www.novabucks.org/events.

The mandatory reporter training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their legal and ethical obligations as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. The training is based on the latest research and best practices with proven successful outcomes. The goal of the training is to increase the likelihood that mandated reporters make a report of suspected incidents of child abuse to child protective services or law enforcement.
These includes incidents of serious physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, imminent risk or serious physical neglect.

“Mandatory reporter training provides the necessary skills to safeguard children,” said Jamie Pfister, NOVA Training Coordinator.  “We encourage all mandated reporters in Bucks County to sign up for this training.”

In addition to offering the mandated reporter training, NOVA facilitates workshops for places of worship, parent groups, organizations or schools. For more information, contact Jamie Pfister, Training Coordinator, at Jamie.Pfister@novabucks.org.