Training Overview
Dr. Mark Hudson raises awareness of medical evaluations and findings associated with child maltreatment, primarily physical abuse. Dr. Hudson will provide an overview of skin, bone, and head injuries that are most concerning for physical abuse, including basic anatomy and psychiatry. Additionally, he will discuss the importance of considering a child’s developmental abilities and review literature related to shortfalls in children. The target audiences for this training include non-medical professionals who have frequent contact with children or participate in child abuse investigations, evaluations, or legal proceedings related to maltreatment concerns.
About the Presenter
Mark Hudson, MD, received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed a Pediatrics residency at the University of Minnesota. Following residency, he completed a Child Abuse Fellowship and is Board Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Dr. Hudson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Ray Helfer Society. He is the Medical Director of Midwest Children’s Resource Center, a medically based Child Advocacy Center at Children’s Minnesota. He is the Executive Director of the Midwest Regional Child Advocacy Center.
About the Midwest Children’s Resource Center and Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
The Midwest Children’s Resource Center (MCRC) is an accredited child advocacy center by the National Children’s Alliance and a clinic with Children’s Minnesota that offers medical evaluation and case management in alleged child abuse cases, serious neglect, and witness to violence.
Registration – $10
We are excited to host this training for this month. The Alliance believes trauma-informed, anti-racist, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training, with nationally renowned speakers, virtually.
Cancelation/Refund Policy
The Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund, minus any Eventbrite fees, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact MaiXi Ye at [email protected] to cancel or refund your ticket(s).