Reports of suspected child neglect make up more than three-quarters of all reports made to child protective services in any given year; 6 times more than reports of sexual abuse, and 5 times more than reports of physical abuse. However, neglect reports are least likely to be substantiated after investigation.The reality is that reporters of suspected child maltreatment struggle with appropriately identifying and reporting this type of maltreatment. This session will explore the legal and ethical obligations of professional reporters, especially as they relate to the concept of child neglect. Various types of child neglect, including physical neglect, medical neglect and educational neglect will be explored, along with a significant conversation around parental supervision and the use of corporal punishment. Practical strategies for intervention with families will be offered and discussed.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/ChildNegleOct31/viewFREE WEBINAR
Clinical and Ethical Considerations for Professional Responses to Child Neglect
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 10:00 AM America/New_York
Presenter: Kathryn Krase, Ph.D.,
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will define child neglect.
- Participants will explain differences between different types of child neglect.
- Participants will describe considerations for determining when making a report to child protective services is required by law.
- Participants will identify the ethical/ moral and legal conundrums implicated in evaluating cases for child neglect.
- Participants will apply a framework to guide their process for deciding whether to make a report of child neglect.
- Participants will identify appropriate interventions to support family functioning.
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Reports of suspected child neglect make up more than three-quarters of all reports made to child protective services in any given year; 6 times more than reports of sexual abuse, and 5 times more than reports of physical abuse. However, neglect reports are least likely to be substantiated after investigation.The reality is that reporters of suspected child maltreatment struggle with appropriately identifying and reporting this type of maltreatment. This session will explore the legal and ethical obligations of professional reporters, especially as they relate to the concept of child neglect. Various types of child neglect, including physical neglect, medical neglect and educational neglect will be explored, along with a significant conversation around parental supervision and the use of corporal punishment. Practical strategies for intervention with families will be offered and discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will define child neglect.
- Participants will explain differences between different types of child neglect.
- Participants will describe considerations for determining when making a report to child protective services is required by law.
- Participants will identify the ethical/ moral and legal conundrums implicated in evaluating cases for child neglect.
- Participants will apply a framework to guide their process for deciding whether to make a report of child neglect.
- Participants will identify appropriate interventions to support family functioning.
Agenda:
1) Introductions
a. 10 minutes
2) Setting the Stage: Reporting Neglect in Context
a. 30 minutes
3) Defining & Identifying Child Neglect, in ALL its Forms
a. 50 minutes
4) Framework for Identifying and Responding to Child Neglect
a. 50 minutes
5) Assessing Family for Intervention
a. 30 minutes
6) Conclusions & Questions
a. 10 minutes
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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