Child Abuse: Working with Abused and Neglected Children

[Online Course] Teachers will learn how to recognize the signs of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect and emotional neglect in students. Specific factors that exist in families who abuse or neglect their children will be discussed. A major emphasis in this course is on helping teachers understand the special needs of the abused or neglected child, and how to meet those needs in the regular classroom. Working with parents and community agencies is also emphasized.