INTRODUCTION

Key learning outcomes for this course are:

• Definition of child abuse; 
• Types of child abuse; 
• Indicators of child abuse;
• Early Intervention and Prevention tools;
• Federal, State and Civil laws as pertained to child protection and civil liability;
• Reporting of child abuse; 
• Managing disclosures;
• Recording and documenting;
• Understanding of relevant State Child Safe Standards/State Child Safe Environment.

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