child abuse

Assignment - 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?

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