Haruv USA in Partnership with CACO

November 13, 1-3pm CST on Zoom

CEUs available for Social Work, Behavioral Health, CLEET & DHS/OHS

Presenter’s bio: Christi Cornett serves as the Program Director at Abbott House Child Advocacy Center, where she leads efforts to ensure children and families receive the highest level of trauma-informed care. She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology in 2017 and brings extensive expertise to her role. As Program Director, Christi oversees all direct service programs, coordinates the Multidisciplinary Team, facilitates case reviews, and fosters collaboration among partner agencies. She is also a highly experienced forensic interviewer, having conducted more than 2,300 child interviews and provided testimony in court on 37 occasions across multiple jurisdictions. With over 800 hours of specialized training in forensic interviewing and child abuse response, Christi is dedicated to ensuring that every child’s voice is heard in a safe, respectful, and court-defensible manner.

Lecture description: Be the safe adult a child needs. When a child chooses to disclose potential abuse or neglect, your response can make all the difference. This training will prepare first responders and child-serving professionals with the tools to respond calmly, appropriately, and effectively. Learn how to offer support without leading the child, ask only the right minimal questions when necessary, and protect the integrity of the investigation, all while ensuring the child feels heard and safe.