Children suffer when adults do not intervene and ignore signs of child abuse. We are all responsible for helping protect children. This lesson will introduce you to the concepts of child abuse and neglect and about your obligation to report suspicions of abuse and neglect.

There are 2 lessons in the “Child Abuse and Neglect” course module. Read both lessons, then take the quiz to complete the course and move on to the next one.

Please complete all lessons in order.

Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect: Lesson 1

  • What is Child Abuse?
  • Recognizing Child Abuse
  • Physical Abuse
  • Neglect
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Child Molestation
Start the lesson

Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect: Lesson 2

  • What are the warning signs?
  • What Should Be Done?
  • Mandated Reporters
  • Do Something!!!
  • Reporting Criminal Activity
  • Closing the Loop
  • Resources
Start the lesson