Support the effort to end child maltreatment in April by:
- Participate in Wear Blue Day.
- Attend the ECCS or CIP monthly training session.
- Download and customize graphics and templates for social media and email.
- Refresh your knowledge with the Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment online course.
South Dakota Wear Blue Day to Prevent Child Abuse
Wear blue! Join us in sharing your support, by wearing blue on April 10 and sharing an image on social media.
Early Childhood Comprehensive Services Touchpoints Webinar
Court Improvement Program Training
April 29: Trauma-Informed Legal Practice
Partner Event: Henry’s Run
To raise awareness and funds for child abuse prevention. All proceeds benefit Sanford Children’s Child’s Voice, a South Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center.
2026 Graphics and Templates:
Download zip file of graphics and templates.
Social Media Follow and Share:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDCPCM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdcpcm/
South Dakota Resources:
https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/nationalchildabuse.aspx
National Resources:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/
A First Responder’s Guide to the Minimal Facts Interview and Beyond
Defines the purpose of minimal facts interview, reviews strategies to gather information from outside sources, and understanding appropriate child questioning strategies. Presented by Cam Corey and Amanda Liebl.
Child & Family Services Review & Data-Driven Processes
Presented by Ashley Asmus, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services
Understanding Psychosexual Assessments of Juvenile Offenders
A brief overview of adolescent psychosexual and psychological evaluations covering testing instruments used, biopsychosocial/sexual information gathered through collateral information and first-hand accounts, and a discussion of recommendations provided. Presented by Gary Hoffman, Counseling Café.
Value of Family Voice in System’s Work
Presented by Rochelle Holloway, Karissa Perez, Darbi Hunt, and Darla Biel.
Recognizing & Reporting Child Maltreatment
Training covers community and professional responsibilities, impacts of ACEs on health and well-being, state child abuse/neglect and mandatory reporting statute, differences between civil and criminal cases, handling a disclosure, and value of multidisciplinary team response.
2023 Legislative Update
Presented by Senator Tim Reed and Representative Taylor Rehfeldt.
