Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania

Course overview

The main objective of this introductory-level course is to provide professionals who interact with children and families the information and resources needed to recognize and report suspected cases of abuse. Through lecture, panels, and case studies, participants will be able to define different categories of abuse as described by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, recall indicators of and risk factors for abuse, and know procedures and practices for reporting alleged incidents of abuse. In turn, participants will be able to help child welfare agencies achieve their primary goal of protecting children from harm and ongoing trauma.