Management of Family Violence: Introduction to Child Abuse and Child Protection (Synchronous e-learning)
About This Course
1. Examine the impact of different types of abuse, neglect and family violence on children and young persons
2. Describe the existing systems, procedures and legislation in Singapore for protecting children and safeguarding children’s interest, and managing child protection cases
3. Identify the protective and risk factors existing in the family to determine intervention strategies
4. Relate the impact of personal values of the caseworker on abuse and neglect to their work with affected children and young persons
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
The target audience includes child protection workers, school counsellors, medical social workers, police officers, social workers, school personnel, counsellors and social service practitioners who are involved in working with children and young persons.
The skills and knowledge for this course, which the learner is assumed to possess, are as follows:
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
• Be able to use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 6