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This course explores the impact of physical abuse and longterm
neglect on children’s development and wellbeing and
considers ways to prevent ongoing abuse.The training
considers the major theoretical approaches to physical abuse
and neglect and provides an overview of current research.
A range of models for assessing the child’s safety, the child’s
welfare and the needs of the primary carer are explored.
Participants are offered a variety of techniques for assessing
and preventing physical abuse and neglect with families
where there is resistance, denial and little or no change.
Learning outcomes cover:
- Definitions of neglect and physical abuse.
- Assessment of the safety of children and young people
living in abusive or neglectful families.
- Ways to work with the strengths of families.
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