California Nail Techs to Get Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
Beginning July 1, 2019, the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will provide sexual and physical abuse awareness training as a part of its licensing programs for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and electrologists.
by Staff
December 22, 2017
1 min to read
Beginning July 1, 2019, the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will provide sexual and physical abuse awareness training as a part of its licensing programs for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and electrologists. This follows the passage of a similar law in Illinois that took effect in 2017.
Beauty professionals applying for a license in California will be required to complete a one-hour training focused on the signs of domestic abuse and sexual assault, as well as how to support clients and connect them with the help they need to move out of an abusive relationship or situation.
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