Violence and Social Work

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The maltreatment of children from a historical perspective
    The family: roles, responsibilities, and rights
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Maltreatment and the developing child
    The neglect of children.
    The physical abuse of children
    The sexual abuse of children
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Incest: familial abuse
    Extrafamilial sexual abuse, misuse, and exploitation
    Psychological maltreatment of children
    Intervention: reporting and investigation.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intervention: case management and roles of other professionals
    The legal response to child abuse and neglect
    Treatment: physical abuse and neglect
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Treatment: sexual abuse
    Foster care as a therapeutic tool
    The social worker and the system.
    Adults abused as children.
    Prevention
    Toward a better tomorrow