Introduction to the history and social construction of child abuse
Recognition of child abuse
Legislative framework underpinning child protection
Responding to child abuse (process and practice)
Analysis of research and inquiries pertaining to child abuse
Working within a multi-agency arena to protect children
Exploration of roles and responsibilities in child protection working

Interactive lecture 30%
Group work 30%
Case studies 30%
Role play 10%
Independent study where students will be expected to cover directed reading (40%), prepare for case study and role play presentations (30%), identify, obtain and analyse material relating to module content and assessment (30%)

Library, internet and other electronic resources, VCR and TV, classrooms, overhead projector/power point , flip charts and pens, lecturers (including specialist speakers representing various agencies involved in child protection work),Designated Nurse Child Protection, case studies.

Bridge, J., Bridge, S. & Luke, S. (1990) Blackstone's Guide to the Children Act 1989. London : Blackstone Press Ltd. (ISBN 1-85431-058-5)

Department of Health (1999) Working Together to Safeguard Children. London : The Stationary Office (ISBN 0-11-322309-9)

Wilson, K. & James, A. (eds) (2001) The Child Protection Handbook (2nd ed) London : Bailliere Tindall (ISBN 0-7020-25844)

Formative feedback Tutorials

A 3500 word case study which critically evaluates the impact of multi-agency working and child protection processes.

Assessment meets all learning outcomes

Any healthcare professional involved in child care