2022 Child Maltreatment Symposium

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 9:00 AM - Friday, October 28, 2022, 12:30 PM, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago- 11th FL Conference Center & Virtual


An annual two day Symposium on the topic of Child Maltreatment provided by the Child Abuse Pediatrics Division at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

1. Acknowledge the association between intimate partner violence and child maltreatment.
2. Identify ways to improve intimate partner violence screening and identification.
3. Distinguish effective ways to present the medical evidence during direct examination and cross examination.
4. Anticipate how best to respond to opposing expert opinions.
5. Identify key factors in toxic stress in children.
6. Detect biological impacts toxic stress has on children’s developing brain.
7. Differentiate between the utility and limitations of screening vs confirmatory drug test results
8. Recognize how LGBTQ+ youth interface with complex social systems including child welfare
9. Identify the legal protections and restrictions affecting LGBTQ+ youth.

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The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.