Child Maltreatment Identification CORE 3.0 eLearning

Level: Line Worker CORE

Credits: 1.5

Intended Audience: This course is intended for new child welfare workers and meets the state requirements for Line Worker CORE version 3.0 Assessment Block.

Description of Course: This is an interactive eLearning course that focuses on identifying child physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse and sexual abuse and exploitation.

Intended Objectives: After completing this course the trainee will be able to:

• Identify indicators of:
  • Neglect
  • Emotional abuse
  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Sexual exploitation
• Identify associated sections of the W&I Code Section 300 (a)-(j)
• Identify the legal bases for identifying neglect and emotional abuse
• Value making decision consistent with the legal definitions described in the Penal Code and W&I Code Section 300 (a)-(j)
• Identify how cultural factors can affect identification of child maltreatment
• Identify the impact of family roles and interactions on identification of sexual abuse

Topics Include:

• Identifying Maltreatment
• How is Child Abuse Legally Defined
• Identifying Neglect
• Elements Linked to Neglect
• Identifying Emotional Abuse
• Elements Linked to Emotional Abuse
• Types of Injuries
• Identifying Physical Abuse
• Consulting with Medical Staff
• Culture, Bias and Identifying Physical Abuse
• Identifying Sexual Abuse
• Sexual abuse Investigations
• Environmental Factors and Culture as Related to Sexual Abuse
• Critical Thinking and Sexual Abuse