Session 3

Session 3: Child Abuse, Family Violence, and Community Resources

 

Session Summary

 

 

Review Session 3 to prepare for writing the quiz. As you review, note the sections that connect with the following points:

• There is a very high probability that you will encounter a child who has been abused or neglected.
  
  
• Child abuse can be one of the most emotionally challenging situations you will experience as a caregiver. Knowing what to look for and where to go for assistance is essential in your work as a caregiver.
  
  
• The most common forms of child abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect.
  
  
• There are several signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and child neglect. These are presented in this session. It is important to be familiar with these signs.
  
  
• Caregivers sometimes feel hesitant about reporting cases of abuse or neglect. You are legally required to report such cases. There are good reasons for this law. The understanding that an abused or neglected child suffers daily should outweigh concerns that you may have about possible consequences for reporting. In severe cases, a child’s life can be threatened. As a caregiver, you are in a unique position to be aware of difficulties experienced by a child. If you don’t report, you are permitting the abuse or neglect to continue.
  
  
• Maintaining a positive relationship with the families at the child care centre helps to prevent child abuse or neglect and helps support the child exposed to family violence. Many parents feel isolated. Caregivers can provide emotional support and act as positive role models for parents. You can help lessen the stress that families experience and support positive family relationships.
  
  
• Families and children may have needs the child care centre cannot meet without assistance from community agencies and organizations. By learning more about the resources available in your community, caregivers can become familiar with programs and provide enhanced support for children, families, and the child care centre.

Session Quiz

 

Contact your teacher to decide together when and where you will complete the Session 3 Quiz.

 

Course Completion Checklist

 

It is now time to fill in your Course Completion Checklist if you haven’t already. This checklist can be found in the Toolkit and is used to keep track of your progress. Print or save a copy in your course folder, and ensure it is updated regularly. If there are concerns, communicate with your teacher about them.

 

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