Re: CPS Training

[TJbrown103@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 99-02-25 20:34:31 EST, you write:

<< Our state CPS agency has asked us to develop a curriculum and provide
 > training on child fatality investigation for CPS workers.  Specifically
 > they
 > would like us to conduct a survey on current practice related to CPS
 > investigations of child abuse and neglect fatalities and to develop a
 > curriculum reflecting the most current practice in child fatality
 > investigation, including information about how to intervene with grieving
 > families.  >>

You might try the Miami Dade Medical Examiners office.  They offer a 4-day
death investigation course for forensic nurses, medical examiners, detectives,
attorneys-anyone involved in the investigation and legal determination of
death.  They could probably refer you to other resources as well.  Also, I
believe the Kempe Center in Denver (?) is now offerring forensic pediatric
courses.  I belong to the International Association of Forensic Nurses, and
can look a little further for resources for you-contact me privately if
interested.

Troy Brown, RN, LNC
Forensic Nurse