REACH

04/05/2024

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April is Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention month, and here at the Watertown Police Department, we're committed to raising awareness and promoting prevention efforts. That's why we're excited to announce our upcoming training session on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - and it's open to the public!

In this informative session, participants will gain valuable insights into the potential traumatic events that children may experience, which can have a profound impact on their brain development and stress response. Understanding ACEs is crucial for creating a supportive environment for our community's children and helping them thrive.

Moreover, this training isn't just informative - it's also beneficial for professionals! It counts as continuing education/CEUs for social workers.

Do you have questions or want to secure your spot? Contact us, and remember to register using the QR code on the attached flyer. Let's come together to make a positive difference in our children's lives!

03/02/2024

Powerful words to help.

Words matter. Especially when we're going through really hard things.
Intentional words in touch moments can re-establish calm and feelings of safety in ways that last far beyond the situation.

09/25/2023

Please join us next week in recognizing TEN-4 day.

Bruising is often an early warning sign of more serious physical abuse. As part of TEN-4 awareness day, this training is designed to recognize concerning bruising locations for abuse using the TEN-4-FACESp acronym. This is a helpful tool for mandatory reporters who have frequent contact with children including childcare providers, medical professionals, school staff, and first responders.

Register here ⬇️⬇️
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc--oqj8qHNxRSn4l704ZpE0rlf5T-VKv #/registration

01/11/2023

Come visit REACH team members Dr. Brooke Jones and Amanda Liebl today for Children’s Day at the Capitol

04/05/2022

The REACH team held a training for area law enforcement and child protection services on the topic of “Child Maltreatment Investigations: Minimal Facts and Beyond.”

Special thank you to the Watertown Police Department for hosting us.

03/17/2022

The REACH team is bringing our free training back to NE South Dakota. A wonderful learning and networking opportunity for the MDT personnel of South Dakota. Register today!

03/17/2022

Our own Amanda presenting at the workshop.

The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment, along with the South Dakota Unified Judicial System Court Improvement Program and the Knudson School of Law, are offering a FREE Child Welfare Legal Workshop April 4 in Vermillion. If you are a law student, lawyer, a professional who works in some aspect child abuse and neglect cases, take advantage of this excellent professional development opportunity! Register today: https://www.sdcpcm.com/cwlegalworkshop/

01/09/2022

We are always grateful to our Law Enforcement partners. Thank you!

To our special agents, investigators and statewide law enforcement partners, thank you for your tireless dedication to keeping South Dakota safe.

Join us today on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to recognize all those who serve and protect our communities.

09/13/2021

A great opportunity for training with some of our REACH team presenting. Register today!

Scholarships are still available for the 21st Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference Sept. 29 and 30, held virtually and in-person at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Various service providers are eligible! Use the links here to apply: https://www.sdcpcm.com/2021/08/05/crca-conference-scholarships-available-for-educators-service-providers/

06/10/2021

Members of our REACH team sharing their knowledge with other professionals.

Providing education is critical in working to keep the children and families of South Dakota safe.

04/14/2021

South Dakota communities play a key role in supporting families and ultimately in ending child abuse and neglect. April has been named Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and DSS is asking schools, faith-based organizations, businesses, and community groups to consider how they can partner with families to safeguard child health and well-being.
https://news.sd.gov/newsitem.aspx?id=27942

04/14/2021

Tomorrow is the day to sport your blue!

Help us prevent child abuse and neglect!