Preventing Child Maltreatment in California Through Policy and Practice: A Multi-System Approach to Strengthen Families and Promote Child Wellbeing

Katie Albright, JD
Senior Advisor • Just Advocates

Chair • First 5 California Children and Families Commission

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Understand the historical framework – including executive, legislative, and judicial actions – influencing today’s policies and practices related to child and family well-being in the United States, and be able to discuss at least one historical policy action that influences the current child protection system. 
• Understand economic factors impacting child maltreatment and family strengthening
• Understand community connections and conversations about the development of pathways for prevention and promotion of child and family well-being
• Understand current legislative and practice actions in California to reform mandated reporting and create pathways for prevention and promotion of child and family well-being, and be able to list at least one current policy reform being recommended in California

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.