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Learning Objectives
1.Describe the historical emergence of child abuse and neglect.
2.Identify federal policies in the United States to address child abuse and neglect.
3.Define child abuse and neglect
4.Outline the international prevalence of child abuse and neglect and variations in defining child maltreatment.
5.Discuss the impact of child abuse and neglect in the United States and Canada, particularly among ethnic minority groups.
6.Analyze how race, ethnicity, and culture impacts ethnic minority families' parenting styles and disciplining.
7.Identify the role of ecological factors on the risk for child abuse and neglect.
8.Describe cultural theoretical frameworks to guide practice.
9.Discuss child abuse assessment, intervention, and training that consist of culturally sensitive best practice values.
10.Identify self-care issues and practices for practitioners working with child abuse cases.