From Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting

The UCLA Pritzker Center is pleased to invite you to their 3-part speaker series, From Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting: An Educational Series on Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Healthcare. The series features a range of experts from UCLA and the community, including a survivor voice.

This training series is designed for social workers, FFAs, healthcare providers, advocates, therapists and others involved in child welfare and related systems. Continuing Education (CE) credits will be provided to live-session attendees. 

With generous support from the Blue Shield Foundation of California and the UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence, this series is free and open to the general public! 

Monday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Overview of Mandated Supporting, Domestic Violence, and Data

Featuring Dr. Tamara Hunter, Eve Sheedy, Arati Vasan, Sophia Rodriguez and Jacqueline Hererra

  • This section provides an in-depth examination of mandated supporting frameworks, exploring its role in facilitating interventions and responses to domestic violence, specifically where children may be within the home.

Monday, April 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.:  The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Mental Health

Featuring Eve Sheedy, Keith Parker, Agita Gupta and Jacqueline Hererra

  • Within the context of mental health, this section investigates the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. The session will explore how mental health settings intersect with domestic violence issues, examining the challenges in identifying and addressing such cases among both children and adults. Additionally, the session will explore mandatory reporting obligations and considers the potential adaptations necessitated by mandated supporting frameworks.

Monday, April 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.:  Addressing Domestic Violence in the Context of Healthcare Settings

Featuring Dr. Lisa Gantz, Jaqueline Hererra and others, TBA!  

Focusing on healthcare environments, this section explores the dynamics of domestic violence and its implications for patient care. It examines protocols and practices for handling domestic violence cases involving children and adults within medical settings. The session also examines mandatory reporting and evaluates the ways in which mandated supporting initiatives may influence and enhance the healthcare response to domestic violence.


Register Now!: UCLA 3-Part Educational Series: From Mandatory Reporting to Community Supporting.
Individuals who are new to the learning platform will need to sign-up for an account. 

Zoom links will be provided to confirmed guests. Please contact The UCLA Pritzker Center with any questions at student.uclapritzker@gmail.com.