ARC Riverside

Arc Riverside’s CAN DO Project:

Child Abuse & Neglect Disability Outreach Project

2100 Sawtelle Blvd. #303

Los Angeles, 90025

SEEKING CANDIDATES for a FREE Train the Trainer Program

First Responders: Responding to Abuse of Children with Disabilities

This curriculum is designed for a Multidisciplinary Team of instructors consisting of a law enforcement officer, a child protective services professional, a prosecutor and a disability specialist.

This six-hour curriculum includes manuals for the Instructor and the Participant and a PowerPoint presentation. The eight modules include teaching tips, classroom exercises and video clips.

This curriculum training will be offered within the next five months to 10 – 12 teams statewide. Upon completion of this two-day training, the team will be capable of delivering a one-day course to other professionals. Teams will be offered support for content and curriculum delivery. There is no cost to receive this training.

Please contact us as a TEAM. If you are having difficulty identifying the disability specialist for your team, please contact us for assistance. Send your application to:

Arc Riverside Train-the-Trainer Project

PHONE: (310) 473-6768

FAX: (310) 996-5585

Email:

Any questions? Call or e-mail Dr. Nora J. Baladerian, project coordinator

Criteria:

1. Each team member must have experience as a trainer.

2. Each team member must commit to attending the full training

3. Each team must be able to later deliver this curriculum

4. Each team member must submit at least one letter of recommendation

June 11-12 / Sacramento
June 28-29 / Alameda
August 15-16 / Fresno
Jan 28-29, 2008
/ Los Angeles

Funded by a grant to Arc Riverside from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
APPLICATION:

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM

First Responders: Responding to Abuse of Children with Disabilities

Our team is applying to participate in this program:

Lead Contact Name______Phone______

E-mail______FAX______

Our members are:

1. Law Enforcement Officer:

Name______Phone______

Agency______Position______

Address______City______ZIP______

E-mail______FAX______

2. Child Protective Services Professional:

Name______Phone______

Agency______Position______

Address______City______ZIP______

E-mail______FAX______

3. Prosecutor:

Name______Phone______

Agency______Position______

Address______City______ZIP______

E-mail______FAX______

4. Disability Specialist:

Name______Phone______

Agency______Position______

Address______City______ZIP______

E-mail______FAX______

We are applying for the ______/______program.

DatesLocation

Please enclose/attach letters of recommendation.

Return this application and attachments to:

Dr. Nora J. Baladerian, Training for Trainers FR Project

OR FAX: (310) 996-5585 OR regular mail:

2100 Sawtelle Blvd. #303 Los Angeles, CA 90025

OFFICE: (310) 473-6768/ Please use Relay for Deaf/STS.

DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2007