SOC 288W - Child Abuse & Neglect

1. Explain the history of child maltreatment in society.
   1. ​​Trace the historical evolution of values and attitudes toward children in society.
   2. Describe major historical events of the various types of child abuse and neglect.
   3. Summarize the major historical events and people that advocated for the protection of children.
2. Analyze the various types of child abuse and neglect in contemporary society.
   1. Identify the different types, characteristics, and signs of child abuse and neglect.
   2. Classify physical, sexual, and psychological child abuse as well as physical, emotional, medical, educational, and moral child neglect types.
   3. Provide evidence of child maltreatment in contemporary society based on mass media portrayals.
   4. Master an ability to analyze the various forms of child abuse and neglect, family dynamics, and underlying social forces at work.
3. Evaluate child maltreatment causes and correlations. 
   1. Examine and critique the various causes and correlations of child maltreatment.
   2. Identify various types of personalities most associated with abusive and neglectful parenting.
   3. Compare and contrast child maltreatment theories.
4. Recognize the influence diversity issues may have on the abusive and/or neglectful family system.
   1. Develop an awareness of one's own cultural values, attitudes, and biases.
   2. Convey knowledge of history, traditions and values of culturally diverse populations.
   3. Identify various types of child rearing practices across cultures.
   4. Develop knowledge of culturally sensitive resources/interventions for abusive and/or neglectful families.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the various roles and functions of the Child Protective Services Worker and Foster Care Worker within the Child Welfare System.
   1. Compare and contrast the roles and functions of the Child Protective Services Worker and Foster Care Worker.
   2. Describe the knowledge, values, and skills required for each type of worker.
   3. Summarize each step involved in the Child Protective Services process: identifying, reporting, investigating, assessing, treatment planning, providing services, evaluating progress, assessing safety, and terminating.    
   4. Recognize the various types of collaboration required for Child Welfare Workers with supervisors, birth families, foster families, as well as professionals from the legal, medical, mental health and educational systems.
   5. Develop an awareness of how of one’s own values, attitudes, and biases may harm the helping relationship.
   6. Recognize how the NASW Code of Ethics impacts Child Welfare Workers. 
   7. Describe the importance of self-care and ways to avoid burnout in the Child Welfare field.
6. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and handle a child who has been abused and/or neglected.
   1. Analyze case studies individually, in groups, and book clubs, to recognize characteristics of an abused and/or neglected child.
   2. Describe proper protocol for social workers reporting child abuse and/or neglect per State of Michigan Child Protection Law and NASW Code of Ethics.
   3. Practice the completion of the Michigan DHS 3200 form, “Report of Actual or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect”.
   4. Describe the steps involved from the initial identification of a child who has been abused through case closure.
   5. Practice filling out a State of Michigan Strengths and Needs form
   6. Practice formulating a treatment plan for an abused and/or neglected child.
7. Use writing tasks to promote learning.
   1. Practice critical writing skills within the subject.
   2. Practice writing tasks relevant to the subject matter.
   3. Practice applying APA Style to formal paper.