Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment
Every child in South Dakota deserves to grow up safe.
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment brings together training, research, and statewide partnerships to increase knowledge of, response to, and prevention of child maltreatment.
Where to Start
Recognizing & Reporting
One-hour course that includes an overview of mandatory reporting, impact of ACEs, and SD details.
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Five-hour course for educational professionals that is approved by SD DOE for suicide awareness and prevention training.
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Access recordings and courses that include a variety of topics on the response to and prevention of child maltreatment.
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Register for upcoming in-person and online learning opportunities and other community events offered by CPCM.
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About CPCM
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment is a service center of the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences, providing training and resources that help adults recognize, report and prevent child abuse.
Our Vision
A South Dakota where families, communities, and systems work together so every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive.
Our Mission
CPCM improves outcomes for children and families by strengthening the capacity of professionals, organizations, and communities to prevent, recognize, and respond to child maltreatment.
Our Impact
- South Dakotans have completed Recognizing & Reporting Child Maltreatment course.
- 2,199
- South Dakotans trained about the impacts of trauma, the ACEs study, and how to support positive change.
- 27,544
- people have attended the annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference.
- 5,005
South Dakotans have completed Recognizing & Reporting Child Maltreatment course.
South Dakotans trained about the impacts of trauma, the ACEs study, and how to support positive change.
people have attended the annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference.