Assignment Task - APA - 1 page
Readings and Resources -
- Child Maltreatment, An Introduction: Chapters 1 and 2 available in google books
Optional Readings
- Dynes, M. E., Rasiah, S. S., & Knox, M. (2023). When attitudes become obstacles: An exploratory study of future physicians' concerns about reporting child maltreatment. Children, 10(6), 979.
- Schwab-Reese, L. M., Hovdestad, W., Tonmyr, L., & Fluke, J. (2018). The potential use of social media and other internet-related data and communications for child maltreatment surveillance and epidemiological research: Scoping review and recommendations. Child Abuse & Neglect, 85, 187-201.
Instances of child abuse and neglect are everywhere - in the media, in our professional and personal lives, and social media. How we personally feel how and why child maltreatment occurs colors our understanding.
Chapter One Reading:
Among other things in Chapter One we are introduced to 5 common myths concerning child maltreatment.
Please address the following related to the 5 common myths noted in Chapter 1:
- Are there any myths that changed a view you previously held?
- Are there any myths that you feel may hold some truth? Need Assignment Help?
Chapter Two Reading:
In Chapter 2, we are introduced to a number of theories that help explain the occurrence of child maltreatment.
Please address the following related to the readings in Chapter 2:
- Which theory or theories make the most sense to you?
- Why do you feel this way?
Please note: You must address the questions related to both