Child Advocacy Studies Certificate

Learn how to effectively contribute to the work of different child protection agencies as they advocate on behalf of child victims and survivors of child abuse. Students gain real-life experience and training in the skills needed to identify child abuse and neglect, report abuse and protect children from further harm.Identify the historical trends in child maltreatment and advocacy, including practices related to multicultural and social justice issues.Define the criteria for alleged maltreatment and describe the initial responses to child maltreatment by professionals.Explain the civil and criminal laws involved in child maltreatment and how they impact the effort to protect children.Identify the differences in system responses between civil and criminal proceedings and identify applicable laws, case work process and potential complications.Demonstrate how to work effectively with individuals from different relevant professions and from a multicultural perspective.Describe the investigative process and the roles of other involved professionals and identify the needed support systems for the child and family considering the context of family and child culture