Priority Consideration

Our proposed project is designed to advance OJP’s funding priorities to promote public safety, strengthen law enforcement, and protect children from violence and exploitation.

Protecting American Children

Through an evidence-based multimedia training program, the project will standardize mandated reporter education across the United States. Interactive modules and real-world scenarios will teach professionals how to recognize, document, and report child abuse and neglect accurately. This consistency will lead to faster and more appropriate interventions, enabling child protection agencies to act on clear, complete, and credible information that supports early safety decisions.

Combating Violent Crime

The training will integrate case studies and scenario-based simulations to strengthen professionals’ ability to identify patterns of physical and sexual violence against children. By improving how mandated reporters detect and communicate high-risk situations, the project will support earlier cross-agency interventions that prevent escalation. These efforts will enhance coordination among service providers and law enforcement, improving the reliability of the information used to prevent and prosecute violent crimes against minors.

Supporting Law Enforcement Operations

The project will embed child welfare principles within law enforcement continuing education and academy partnerships, closing long-standing communication gaps between agencies. Officers will learn how to align their field assessments with child welfare standards and reporting protocols, particularly in domestic violence and high-risk family situations. These improvements will lead to stronger case documentation, higher-quality evidence, and more effective investigative and prosecutorial outcomes.