Understanding and Intervening in Child Neglect

Child Neglect is the number one cause of maltreatment fatalities in children, yet for most workers, physical and sexual abuse get more attention.

Understanding and Intervening in Child Neglect is a three-day training that will help you understand neglect and how it affects children and families. The course also explores innovative interventions. Participants will leave with an understanding of how poverty and neglect are linked (but not the same) and develop skills for working with families who are neglectful.

Understanding and Intervening in Child Neglect is currently offered free of charge to social workers from North Carolina departments of social services. To learn more about class times and registration for this course go to ncswLearn.org, a site where North Carolina's human services professionals can discover and engage in the learning opportunities provided by the NC Division of Social Services.

If you work in child welfare outside of North Carolina and you are interested in learning more about this curriculum, please contact the Resource Program's training coordinator, Amy Ramirez (t: 919/962-4365; e: aramirez@email.unc.edu).