Examines the Oregon child welfare system; responsibilities of child protection professionals; investigation techniques; interview skills; and victim-perpetrator profiles, including how alcohol and other drug use affects the process.

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

• Identify types of child abuse
• Be aware of the mandatory reporting laws
• Know how the child welfare system is structured and organized to address child abuse in the community.
• Know the legal definitions of child abuse.
• Identify dynamics of domestic violence and how it pertains to child abuse.
• Know victim safety

Particpation and presentations.

Overview of child abuse.

Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Threat of harm
Neglect
Domestic violence

Video on mandatory reporting 26 minutes

Assignment: Read DHS Oregon reporting guideline book. (Books to be provided)
Project: Write a summary of what they learned about identifying child abuse and how they can help our community with this issue.

Domestic violence and child protection

Who are the batterer's?
Who are the victim's?

Video presentation and discussion

Grading criteria: Classroom participation and project.

Attendance is mandatory.

Use of Personal Technology & Literature:

• Laptops may ONLY be used in class for the purpose of note taking. Web surfing, games, instant messaging, email, and working on homework for other classes tends to be distracting to others and is prohibited during class time. If you find you must do otherwise, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.
• Non-course materials - Magazines, books, newspapers and other literature, including homework from other classes, may be a distraction for others in class and is therefore prohibited. Please save these activities for time other than in class.
• Music/Video player use during class is strictly prohibited. This is a definite distraction for others.
• Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class time. This includes sending or receiving calls or use of text messaging. If you find you need to use your cell phone, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.