Earn 3 CE Credits

Learning Objectives:

Identify and differentiate the major forms of child maltreatment—including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect, and trafficking—using clinical signs, risk indicators, and developmental considerations presented in the course. Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of mandated reporters under CAPTA and state-specific statutes, including thresholds for reporting, confidentiality limits, and the implications of good faith reporting. Apply a structured assessment protocol using the Art of Social Work Child Abuse Assessment Tool to document suspicion, evaluate environmental risk factors, and gather clinically relevant data to inform decision-making. Utilize evidence-based screening tools (e.g., SPUTOVAMO-R2, ESCAPE, CTQ, PAHT indicators) to support clinical judgment and increase accuracy in identifying potential abuse or neglect in healthcare and social service settings. Describe the collaborative role of CPS and interdisciplinary partners in investigation, safety planning, and family assessment, including how trauma-informed and culturally competent practices influence outcomes.