MDT & Training Coordinator Faith Regional Child Advocacy Center
This workshop explores the critical contributions of each role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in child abuse and neglect investigations, emphasizing their collective impact during case reviews and beyond. It highlights strategies to streamline processes, reduce victim re-traumatization, and foster effective collaboration. The session will examine the MDT Coordinator’s role in building trust, resolving conflicts, and sustaining interagency relationships, using a case study to illustrate the power of shared expertise and clear communication. Participants will gain practical tools to enhance MDT effectiveness, apply trauma-informed practices, and create a coordinated, child-centered response to abuse investigations.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the roles and contributions of multidisciplinary team members in child abuse and neglect investigations, focusing on their collective impact during case reviews and beyond.
Identify practical strategies for fostering collaboration, building trust, and resolving role conflicts within MDTs to enhance interagency dynamics and maintain strong relationships outside case reviews.
Demonstrate the application of trauma-informed practices and effective resource coordination to create a child-centered response during abuse investigations, using insights from research and case study.
