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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Dr. Paul Elam presents on child maltreatment for Georgia THRIVe webinar series

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Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer | Michigan Public Health Institute

Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer | Michigan Public Health Institute

Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, recently participated in the Georgia THRIVe program’s webinar training series by delivering a presentation focused on child maltreatment and policy. The Georgia THRIVe program was established by Mindworks Georgia and the Center of Excellence for Children’s Behavioral Health at the Georgia Health Policy Center. Its mission is to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, and families involved in the child welfare system through trauma-informed interventions and better coordination of services.

Dr. Elam shared insights from his experience as a public policy expert and researcher committed to advancing systemic change in public health and child welfare systems. His presentation aimed to provide child welfare professionals with evidence-based tools and knowledge to enhance their support for young children and families.

Additional information about the Georgia THRIVe program can be found at https://ghpc.gsu.edu/project/infant-toddler-court-program/.