Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect

This online course examines the legislation regarding the Early Childhood Educator's legal responsibilities to identify, and report suspected child abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic abuse. The course focuses on the different types of abuse including physical and behavioural indicators that a child may be abused and recognizing behaviours in abusive adults. Students will examine the causes and dynamics of child maltreatment and analyze theoretical approaches to understanding abuse in a variety of contexts and populations. Students will consider their own well-being through the course and in the future in the field by exploring a self-care strategy.  

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