According to the State of Michigan, 93 children are abused or neglected every day. What can be done to protect our kids? Learn more about causes of child abuse, the state of the child welfare system and community partners collaborating to fight maltreatment from a panel of experts at this Your Health Lecture on Tuesday, March 24, at 9 am in Milliken Auditorium.

The Your Health Lecture Series is a collaborative community event sponsored by Northwestern Michigan College, Munson Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Traverse City Campus.

Speakers

  • Sacha Mareka Klein, PhD, MSW
    Assistant Professor, Michigan State University School of Social Work
  • Joe Kozakiewicz, JD, LMSW
    Director, Chance at Childhood Clinic
    Michigan State University College of Law
  • Debra Simms, MD
    Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    Child Abuse Pediatrician, Center for Child Protection, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

For more information, call (616) 234-2667.