In this course, you will learn the definitions of child abuse and neglect used in Washington State, as well as your obligation to report suspected child maltreatment. You will be introduced to 3 foundational concepts used in child welfare work: child safety, risk assessment and global assessment. You will consider how ethical principles, particularly related to confidentiality and your role as a helping professional impacts how you do your work. Lastly, you will be introduced to the Safety Framework, the guiding structure used in our state to understand and assess child safety. You will be asked to consider how culture might affect both your assessment of child safety and the work you do to ensure children are kept safe.
