Child Protection

Introduction

A WebQuest for first year, stage 1 Higher Education/University students

Subject: Ethical learning

Designed by: Michell

Unit/lesson name: Child Protection (Part 2)

                       

                                      (Stop Child Abuse, 2015)

Introduction:                                           

Promoting a safe & positive learning environment for students:

  • Confidentiality and be respectful of information.
  • Show respect when discussing child protection elements with colleagues and/or other agencies.
  • Focus on learning rather than exploring personal experiences.
  • Self-care: Participants may choose to leave the room and take a break if material is distressing.
  • Useful contacts;
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

                                   

The early Childhood field needs YOUR help!  2015 statistics tell us that 1 in 5 Australian children are sexually assaulted in some way before their 18th birthday; that’s 59,000 children each year and more than 1000 a week (http://www.braveheartsadventures.org.au/pages/about.php)

Furthermore, in 2012–13 there was a staggering 135,000 children, (a rate of 26.1 per 1,000 children), receiving child protection services.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were 8 times as likely as non-Indigenous children to be receiving child protection services (Australian Government, 2012-13).

Educators need to be aware of the different types of abuse and the indicators of that abuse.  As a mandatory reporter it is essential that you are able to confidently complete the Online Mandatory Reporter Guide.

Take a moment to view the following child abuse introduction clip; Jot down what thoughts and feeling does this clip evoke?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2MVPzhfEA




Process

Task:

Students will research the different types of abuse and the range of indicators.  This will be a peer paired brainstorming exercise from your knowledge and readings.  You may like to use bubbl-us or wordle to present your ideas.

Students will gain in depth knowledge through the number of websites and produce an individual scenario; describe the family, identifying the type of abuse and its indicators then apply this through completing the online Mandatory Reporter Guide.  Each student will post their findings on the Moodle Forum for further discussion.  How can we reduce/banish child abuse, in all its forms?  How can the wider community help?