Educational Trainings


How to Recognize Child Maltreatment and What to Do Next
$45.00

Location: Washtenaw Intermediate School District 1819 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48106  - Vogel A&B

Date & Time: Friday, May 10, 2024 ~ 10 a.m.-Noon

Presenter: Carla A. Parkin-Joseph, MD, FAAP, Andrea Duncan, MSN, RN, CPNP, and Martha Kerr, LMSW – University of Michigan Medicine

Workshop Description:

This presentation will provide an overview of child maltreatment including physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. The panel will discuss the prevalence of child maltreatment, the impact on children along with how to recognize signs of abusive injury and when to be concerned. How to make a report to Children’s Protective Services and the next steps will also be discussed.

Continental breakfast is included. Social Work Clock Hours and SCECH available.

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Cyber Safety Initiative Summer Camp
$25.00

This camp teaches teens and tweens about the importance of cyber safety and cyber security. There will be two sessions:

Camp 1

June 24th - June 28th, 2024

Location: WISD - 1819 South Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48106

Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Registration Closes on June 14th. For additional information, Contact Robin Batten at robin@washtenawchildren.org

Camp 2

July 15th - July 19th, 2024

Location: WISD - 1819 South Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48106

Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Registration Closes on July 5th. For additional information, Contact Robin Batten at robin@washtenawchildren.org 

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“Gathering for Good”

Thank you for celebrating with us on Friday, October 6, 2023! Photos coming soon.

honoring sheriff clayton

Jerry L. Clayton is a 30+ year Public Safety Services professional, currently serving his fourth term as the Sheriff of Washtenaw County. Sheriff Clayton leads an organization of approximately 420 staff, serving a population of over 358,000, covering a 720-square mile geographical area. During his career with the Sheriff’s Office, Jerry served as a front-line Corrections Officer, Deputy Sheriff and command officer. He was also appointed to the following executive positions; Corrections Commander, Police Services Commander and SWAT Team Commander).

Jerry has received international recognition for his expertise and work in the Criminal Justice profession. In 2016, he was invited as a representative of U.S. law enforcement Barcelona, Spain. In 2017, at the invitation of the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights, Sheriff Clayton was the representative from the United States and a presenter at an international conference on law enforcement and bias-based policing in Geneva, Switzerland. In February of 2018, Sheriff Clayton participated in a US-UK exchange in London, England, focusing on Building Leadership for Fair and Effective Policing.

Sheriff Clayton attended Eastern Michigan University, majoring in Public Safety Administration. He also graduated from the EMU School of Staff and Command and numerous other Leadership programs. Jerry is married to his wife of 30 years, Sybil, and has 3 sons. 

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Office Address

3075 W. Clark Rd, Suite 110 Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Telephone: 734-434-4215 Fax: 734-434-4243

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