DESCRIPTION
This module presents the topic of child abuse and neglect. Definitions, research findings related to developmental outcomes, signs of concern, and ways to support children who have been victims will be discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand definitions of child abuse and neglect, and research findings related to short-term and long-term outcomes.
  • Identify signs of concern of child abuse and neglect.
  • Support the positive development of children who have been victims of abuse and neglect.
  • Cultivate a quality relationship with children who have been victims of abuse and neglect and their current, safe caregivers.

HANDOUT
Child Abuse and Neglect Handout

RESOURCES
Books
King, K. (2023). Body Safety for Young Children: Empowering Caring Adults. Chandler, AZ: Gryphon House.

Schopen, C. (2017). When Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. CreateSpace Independent Platform Publishing.

Articles
Child Protection in Schools: Four-part Solution (2014). Retrieved from https://www.cfchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/programs/docs/child-protection-in-school.pdf

Committee on Child Maltreatment Research, Policy, and Practice for the Next Decade (2014). Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect. In A. C. Petersen & J. J. Feit (eds), Child Maltreatment Research, Policy, and Practice for the Next Decade: Workshop Summary. Washington DC: National Academies Press (US). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK195987/.

Strathearn, L., Giannotti, M., Mills, R., Kisely, S., Najman, J., & Abajobir, A. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated with Child Abuse and Neglect. Pediatrics, 146(4):e20200438. Retrieved from https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/146/4/e20200438/79676/Long-term-Cognitive-Psychological-and-Health?autologincheck=redirected

Ellis, E. E., Yilanli, M., & Saadabadi, A. (2023). Reactive Attachment Disorder. In StatPearls. Treasure Island, FL. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537155/

Videos
Building a Belonging Classroom
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=teachers+meeting+emotional+needs&&mid=A826B74611C253484425A826B74611C253484425&&FORM=VRDGAR

Building Positive Relationships with Young Children
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=teachers+meeting+emotional+needs&&mid=E0D71BF1F112F18CBB73E0D71BF1F112F18CBB73&&FORM=VRDGAR

Helping Toddlers Regulate Emotions
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=early+childhood+supporting+emotion+regulation&&mid=9A5A951EEF3898F35BE39A5A951EEF3898F35BE3&&FORM=VRDGAR

Morning Meetings: Creating a Safe Space for Learning
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=teachers+meeting+emotional+needs&&mid=7B4A88A2EA27461FE3127B4A88A2EA27461FE312&&FORM=VRDGAR

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Martin Luther College Courses
EDU8101 Intellectual, Social, and Emotional Development

EDU8103 Developing Home and School Relationships

EDU8113 Assessment of Young Children

EDU8112 Health and Safety in Early Childhood

EDU 8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher