You may be the first to notice that something’s not quite right.
In 2015, there were 63,781 victims of abuse or neglect in Texas, a rate of 8.8 per 1,000 children. Of these children, 82% were neglected, 16.5% were physically abused, and 9% were sexually abused. Reduce these numbers by preparing yourself to protect children.
In this course you’ll learn the definitions of child abuse and neglect, how to recognize signs of abuse and neglect, your responsibility as a mandatory reporter and how to help reduce the risk of abuse and neglect. Included you’ll find a listening sheet for notes as you take the course, handouts and scenarios to insure understanding.
Texas Core Competency Practitioners: Area 8, Health, Safety and Nutrition
CDA Competency Standard 1, Functional Area 1
Course credit: 2 clock hours
