Social Work Role & Responsibilities in Child Maltreatment Situations

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding relevant legislation, Fraser Health policies & other Fraser Health procedures related to Child Maltreatment
  • Recognizing, understanding and assessment of Child Maltreatment
  • Incorporating an anti-colonial lens and cultural safety into assessment
  • Examine psychosocial and risk factors in assessment
  • Describe types and indicators of child physical and sexual abuse, emotional harm, and neglect (ages 0-18)
  • Explain reporting responsibilities, consulting with MCFD and duty to report
  • Understand the child removal process
  • Review best practice in documentation of Child Maltreatment
  • Increase knowledge around working with persons with high-risk pregnancies, experiencing intimate partner violence, substance use and mental health concerns

Social Workers & Social Work students

7 hrs 30 mins
12631

Registration priority will be given to new Social Work staff and Social Work students. Please connect with your Clinical Practice Leader/Supervisor or Grace Steyn for more information.


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Contact Info

Grace Steyn

grace.steyn@fraserhealth.ca

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