Understanding and assessing child maltreatment
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This full-day workshop offers an in-depth overview of current knowledge and recommended practices in assessing risk in child maltreatment cases. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the background to risk assessment in child maltreatment, as well as relevant risk, need and protective factors to consider when evaluating cases of child maltreatment. The workshop will cover the process of forensic family assessments, provide guidance on current best practice, and include a worked case example to apply learnt knowledge.This training is suitable for a wide range of professionals who want to develop their understanding of child maltreatment risk, including those who work in forensic or general mental health services, law enforcement, child protection services, legal settings, or other support/intervention services. If you have questions about your suitability for this workshop, please contact FMHPDP@forensicare.vic.gov.au
This workshop is available online or in person.
Date
Thursday 21 August 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Yarra House
101 Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield VIC 3078
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Understanding and assessing child maltreatment
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