3-Day Course on Techniques for Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Investigations Offered

Galloway residents can also check out upcoming local events like Book Gnomes--WordPlay and National Plant a Flower Day

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Galloway Patch calendar is filled with a variety of local events this week, including a 3-day course on techniques for sexual assault and child abuse investigations, as well as activities for children like Book Gnomes--WordPlay and National Plant a Flower Day.

Why it matters

These types of specialized training courses are important for law enforcement and other professionals who work with victims of sexual assault and child abuse, helping to ensure they have the proper skills and knowledge to handle these sensitive cases effectively. The community events provide educational and enrichment opportunities for local residents, especially families and children.

The details

The 3-day course on techniques for sexual assault and child abuse investigations will cover best practices and the latest methods for these types of cases. Other events include Book Gnomes--WordPlay, a reading and writing program for 3rd graders, and National Plant a Flower Day, an activity for children ages 5-10 to learn about and plant flowers.

  • The 3-day course on techniques for sexual assault and child abuse investigations will take place this week.
  • Book Gnomes--WordPlay for 3rd graders is scheduled for 3:00 pm today.
  • National Plant a Flower Day for children ages 5-10 is scheduled for 3:30 pm today.

The players

Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield

A public library in Northfield, New Jersey that is hosting several of the community events.

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The takeaway

This calendar of events in Galloway showcases the diverse educational, enrichment, and community-building opportunities available to local residents, from specialized professional training to fun activities for children and families.