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Prerequisites: All Module 2 courses
Child abuse, neglect, and exposure to family violence are examined in this course. Students will learn about prevention strategies and indicators of child maltreatment and exposure to family violence. Through this course students will identify circumstances that require an immediate professional response. Current Canadian and Ontario child protection laws and legislation will be reviewed in-depth. Students will have an opportunity to learn more about the child welfare system in Ontario. This includes a critical look at historical contexts and diverse experiences that families may have with the system, including the overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black children and families. The course will provide students with an opportunity to learn about the ways that trauma-informed collaborative care and related principles can be applied to early learning and care environments.