*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, nurses, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists
The hybrid 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Symposium aims to elevate collaboration and multidisciplinary interactions among professionals dedicated to addressing child maltreatment in the Greater Charlotte region and neighboring counties. This symposium will enhance participants' professional skills and knowledge by providing the latest information on the prevention, recognition, and investigation of child abuse. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the psychological, cultural, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to child abuse, ensuring they are equipped with the most current and comprehensive insights in the field.
In alignment with Advocate Health policy, we ask that you attend the conference virtually if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, cough, runny nose, difficulty breathing, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, vomiting, or diarrhea.
The 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Symposium is partially funded by Advocate Health.
Keynote Speaker
Molly Berkoff, MD, MPH
Dr. Molly Berkoff is both a child abuse and general pediatrician who has served as consultant for North Carolina for over 20 years. She is currently the medical director of the NC Child Medical Evaluation Program which oversees outpatient child abuse medical consultations for child welfare in North Carolina. She is also the medical director for the Children's Health and Development Program with Wake County Child Welfare which provides direct assessment of children and adolescents newly entering foster care in Wake County.
Date/Time
Friday, April 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration & Breakfast - 8:00 AM
Program begins at 8:30 AM
* You MUST attend the entire event to receive credit.
Locations: Choose In-Person or Virtual
In-Person Location
South Piedmont AHEC
5039 Airport Center Parkway, Building K
Charlotte, NC 28208
Classroom 17/18
Virtual
The Virtual Session will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.
Sponsorship Opportunities
THANK YOU to our Course Sponsors and Exhibitors! Click HERE to view a list of our current sponsors and exhibitors!
Click the following link to become a exhibitor of the 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Symposium - Exhibitor Payment and Information
Credit Designation Statement
0.5 CEUs / 5.0 Contact Hours
Nurses
5.0 Nursing Contact Hours
South Piedmont Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
NC Psychologist Credit
5.0 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
5.0 NBCC Clock Hours
South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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