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Meeting ID: 775 861 076

Topic
The Role of Children's Advocacy Centers in Responding to Child Maltreatment

Presented By
Norrell Atkinson, MD, child abuse pediatrician, Child Protection Program, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Vickie Melvin, MSW, associate director, Philadelphia Children's Alliance

Colleen Getz, MSW, manager of forensic services, Philadelphia Children's Alliance

Ricky Schermond, LCSW, manager of clinical counseling services, Philadelphia Children's Alliance

Learning Objectives

• Define what is a Child Advocacy Center
• Discuss the role of the various disciplines associated with a Child Advocacy Center
• Explain how a child abuse case goes through a Child Advocacy Center

Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children

Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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