Recognizing Child Abuse : The Trainer's Manual

by Douglas J. Besharov

Designed to be used with the textbook, the trainer's package includes a 336-page trainer's manual, 87 color transparencies (overheads), and a copy of the textbook Recognizing Child A Guide for the Concerned. The PowerPoint version of the overheads is available on send an inquiry to the Welfare Reform Academy. Abused and neglected children are dying, both because suspected abuse is not being reported to the authorities and because the authorities are overwhelmed by unfounded reports. Better-and more accurate-reporting depends on continuing efforts to educate the public and professionals. This trainer's manual and curriculum provides a comprehensive training program for child-serving professionals, including social workers, child-care workers, mental health professionals, doctors, nurses, teachers, and police. The trainer's manual is written in simple, concise language, and follows the structure of the textbook, so that the two can be used together. The curriculum is divided into self-contained training modules that address specific forms of child maltreatment. It is easily adaptable to varying needs and time constraints and contains extensive trainer's notes, discussion questions, and group exercises.

336 pages, Ring-bound

Published October 1, 1999