Child Maltreatment

This course explores the etiologies and effects of child maltreatment as well as assessment and treatment strategies. Child maltreatment is approached from a strengths-based, family-centered perspective within a multi-disciplinary context noting issues of culture and diversity and the influence of digital and social media. Topic areas include child physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, psychological maltreatment, family violence, extrafamilial abuse, and consequences across the lifespan. Emphasis will be given to identification of child maltreatment, reporting procedures, interventions, treatment, prevention, and professional, legal, and agency interaction.