Child Abuse and Neglect

UED8011

Identifying Child Abuse And Neglect

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Learning to identify indicators of child abuse and neglect is the first step towards a solution.

This minicourse will help you identify and define the various indicators and key characteristics of child abuse and neglect. You will learn how to assess risk and create reports.

About the course

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Synthesise specialist knowledge on the signs and types of child abuse and neglect to effectively identify risk.
Effectively communicate risk through a report, reflecting a thorough understanding of child abuse and neglect, and relevant legislation.

What topics will you cover?

The definition of child abuse and neglect
Cause of child abuse and neglect
Identification and reporting

Assessment

To be eligible for a digital badge for this minicourse, you will need to successfully complete an assessment which includes identification of suspected abuse or neglect, an understanding of risk factors and theories and recommendations.

Choose your start date

23 November 2020
Start date: 23 Nov 2020

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11 January 2021
Start date: 11 Jan 2021

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8 March 2021
Start date: 08 Mar 2021

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3 May 2021
Start date: 03 May 2021

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28 June 2021
Start date: 28 Jun 2021

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23 August 2021
Start date: 23 Aug 2021

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25 October 2021
Start date: 25 Oct 2021

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University level expertise

India Bryce began her career as early childhood teacher in independent schools before taking a position as a front-line Child Safety Officer with the Queensland State Government. India is a lecturer of Human Development, Wellbeing and Counselling at USQ, and is a specialist consultant in the field of child maltreatment. She is currently undertaking her PhD, which explores the lived experience of cumulative harm and its influence on career choice.

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