Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PY 702 - Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting


This course makes explicit the ethical and legal issues and dilemmas involved in child abuse assessment and reporting. The various forms of child abuse, models of abuse, and characteristics of both the victim and perpetrator of abuse are discussed. Specific attention is given to treatment. (2 credits)