Child First

Child First is an intensive, interactive, 5-day course combining lecture and hands-on experience in forensic interviewing. During this time they will participate in a series of lectures and hands-on activities designed to explain and demonstrate the ZERO ABUSE PROGRAM forensic interview process for interviewing child abuse victims. The target audience is law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and child abuse professionals. Students will participate in an educational program that provides information about the manner in which children experience sexual abuse. At the culmination of the educational segment of the training, students will conduct a 30-minute interview with an actor playing the role of an abused child. Students will also interview a child about a non-abusive event. Both interviews will be critiqued by the Child First faculty.

Non-client agencies, including Child Advocacy Centers, please use this course specific registration form.

Limited to 5 Seats per Agency per Session. TBD Seats will need to be updated at least 2 months ahead of the course start date.

**Attention** Preference will be given to Maryland Police, State's Attorney's, CAC, DSS and Child Social Workers who conduct regular investigations. Please ensure you meet this criteria before requesting enrollment** Out-of-State registrations will be held until the class date approaches, as priority is given to MD State agencies.

Location: PSETC Sykesville
Dates of Class: 08/24/2020 - 08/28/2020
Approval Number: P41768
Approved Hours: 34
Price: 0.00

This course was canceled as of 7/27/20. Enrolled students and agencies were alerted at that time.

8:00am-5:00pm, PSETC Sykesville
Program Approval Information P41768 / C16396

PLEASE NOTE: Effective October 1, 2020, the administration of the Maryland ChildFirst training program will transition to the Maryland Children’s Alliance. The ChildFirst training will be dedicated to those that work with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as part of a Child Advocacy Center in Maryland. Given the current pandemic we are facing, the Maryland Children’s Alliance will offer the training virtually beginning in the Fall 2020 and through 2021. Those wishing to attend a future program can contact the MD Children's Alliance this fall in regards to registering for the ChildFirst program, or with any questions you may have regarding the training.
Program Coordinator: Cheryl Conway (programcoor@marylandchildrensalliance.org)
State Chapter Director: Susan Hansell (susan@marylandchildrensalliance.org)