Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect
Attention
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:
- Students will learn the differences and similarities among the types of abuse experienced, identifying key components of the bio-psycho-social system that can fortify or make one susceptible to the deleterious effects of abuse.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to assess the role that family dynamics, ethnic considerations, spiritual beliefs and social dynamics have on people and families in crisis.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to identify typical values associated with different groups.
- Students will recognize the need for respectful inquiry when a person's value system is unknown.
- Students will identify the need for ethics in a crisis situation.
- Students will identify potential conflicts of a duel relationship in a crisis situation, discovering the meaning of transference, counter-transference and compassion fatigue.
- Students will discuss and recognize the vital importance of confidentiality in a crisis situation.
- Students will address and identify the need for self-awareness to avoid counter-transference.
Teaching
Child Maltreatment 2012 - Data Tables
Child Abuse and Neglect are concepts that are difficult to talk about and understand. Each day, thousands of children in the United States are abused or neglected in some way. It is imperative that you understand your role in protecting children as mental health workers. As a mandated reporter, you are required to notify Child Protective Services. They, in turn, follow a series of procedures designed to investigate the situation and take any necessary steps to protect the child in question. This may include removing the child from the home.
Mandated Reporter Training - Child and Family Services
- Definitions
- Examples
- Factors
- Family Income
- Family Structure
- Family Size
- Other Factors
- Types of Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Physical Neglect
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Symptoms & Warning Signs
- Psychological and Behavioral Consequences of Abuse
- TF-CBT- P.R.A.C.(T.I.C.E.)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Reporting Suspected Abuse
- Mandated Reporter
- After a Report
Crisis Interview Role Play - Child Abuse
Assessment
Lesson 3 Assignment
Define child abuse and give prevalence rates. Do the same for neglect. Describe factors that contribute to child abuse and neglect (pp. 52-56) and explain why these factors may play a role. Specifically mention the need for cultural sensitivity and awareness, as you explain.
Possible Class Discussion A
Go to www.meganslaw.ca.gov Upon entering the site, and accepting the conditions/terms, do a search by city for Los Angeles. First, view the map that shows the blue dots where the registered sex offenders live. Second, look at the list of offenders. Choose one at random. Read about the convictions and other information. What were your reactions? Please be specific.
Possible Class Discussion B
Write your thoughts/feelings about the Tedtalks posted to this lesson. Please be aware that this is a public forum, and some of the ideas were significantly graphic and traumatizing. Address any cultural beliefs that you believe you may struggle with? Please indicate whether words may matter- i.e. mutilation v. circumcision- empowerment v. abuse-- how might this matter?