IU Northwest presents forum on child abuse and neglect

The Indiana University Northwest School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), and its community partners, presents the 30th Annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect, one of the state’s largest and longest-running conferences on the topic. This year’s theme is “Reframing Child Welfare.” The forum is being held online and features workshops that are free and open to the public. Continuing education (CEU) credits will be available to licensed social workers. Each workshop requires separate registration, and is led by noted child welfare advocates from throughout the state. “The Restorative Approach to Situational Crisis,” led by Monica Evans, will be offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday. Register at go.iu.edu/3j3I. “Domestic Violence, Animal Abuse and Child Abuse and Neglect,” led by Andrew Campbell, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9. Register at go.iu.edu/3j3J. “Implicit Bias and Institutional Racism: Making the Connection,” led by Brenda GravesCroom, Joann Price, Jená Bellezza, Naara Olivero, and Anthony McDonald, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16. Register at go.iu.edu/3j3K. “Parenting While Poor: Product of Poverty,” led by Jená Bellezza, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Register at go.iu.edu/3j3L. “Using the CDC’s Essentials for Childhood Framework to Promote Great Childhoods for All,” led by Bart Klika, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Register at visit go.iu.edu/3j3M. For more information about all the events and notes on obtaining CEU’s, download the full Forum flyer from the Prevent Child Abuse Lake County website at pcalc.org or call 219762-3465.