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GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION
Child abuse and neglect are a serious problem in our society. Its effects are long-term, may persist over generations, and affect the most vulnerable members of society. In recognition of the importance of clinicians being trained to recognize, report, and treat individuals and families involved in abuse and neglect, California and many other states require periodic training of clinicians. This 7 CE course is designed to meet California and several other states' CE standards.
Clinicians will learn to not only identify the indications of child abuse and neglect--which range from subtle indicators to profound abuse--but equally important, to be sensitive to the dangers of making false accusations.
This course is in five parts. Part One provides both national and state definitions and statistics of child abuse and neglect. Part Two provides information on assessing and reporting child abuse and neglect, including the laws governing mandated reporting in California and other states. Part Three covers prevention and treatment. Part Four covers special considerations when working with Asian American and Native American children and families. Part Five contains additional resources where clinicians and the general public can seek more information, support, and training.
Educational Objectives:
This course will teach psychotherapists to
Distinguish the difference between child abuse and child neglect.
Identify and assess the indicators of various levels of child abuse and neglect.
Describe the prevalence of child abuse and neglect.
Summarize the requirements and procedures for mandated reporting.
Describe working with Hispanic, Asian American and Native American children, families and communities around issues of child abuse and neglect.
Review some common misconceptions and pitfalls of treatment, which can unintentionally increase the traumatic effects of sexual abuse.
Course Syllabus:
Definitions of child abuse and neglect
Federal definitions
State definitions
Prevalence, nationally and by states
Mandated reporting
State by state requirements
Legal protections for reporters
Assessing child abuse and neglect
Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect
What to look for and do as a first responder
Pitfalls of leaping to premature conclusions
How to interview children
Prevention and treatment
How sexual predators attract children
Avoiding re-traumatization when treating children
Assessment and treatment with minority families
Asian American children and families
Korean children and families
Hispanic children and families
Additional information, support, and training for clinicians and families
Clinicians will learn to not only identify the indications of child abuse and neglect--which range from subtle indicators to profound abuse--but equally important, to be sensitive to the dangers of making false accusations.
