The Historical Foundations of Child Welfare and the Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect

For this case assignment, you will identify historical foundations of child welfare regarding child abuse/neglect and explain theories that help to explain child abuse. You will also describe the types of child maltreatment and how healthcare providers examine, investigate, and recognize child abuse based upon their professions. Also, you will explain contributing factors that are linked to child abuse and intervention and strategies that can prevent child abuse. Last you will describe how social workers can advocate on behalf of abused children to reduce the risk of child abuse. Briefly explain the history of child welfare in relation to child abuse/neglect and identify one theoretical framework that helps to explain child abuse and neglect. Identify and explain the forms of child abuse and maltreatment that children may experience. Explain how medical (physicians/nurses and etc.) practitioners and social workers recognize and identify child abuse/neglect and the effects of neglect on children s health. Describe contributing risk factors that are associated with child abuse/neglect; and explain effective interventions and strategies that will minimize child abuse and neglect. Sources to use https://childrenscenter.cc/child-abuse-us-history/