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COURSE CONTENT
The Diploma is divided into three
major sections which cover the
following;
1. Child Protection from the
perspective of the Child
This section is about the child’s
perspective, issues for children
and the paramount interest of the
child. It includes the following
elements;
A three day Noho Marae
(Marae stay);
• Protecting children from a
cultural perspective
• Child development
• Child development from an
abuse perspective
• Dynamics of child abuse and
family violence
• Children involved in family
changes and fostering
• Recognition of self and the
importance of supervision
2. Understanding and supporting
Families
Includes;
• Working with families of
abused children
• Supporting abused children
and their families
• Protecting children with
disabilities
• Counselling needs of families
• Therapy for children
• Assessing risk
• Protection programmes for
children
• Sexual offenders
• Types of families
• Planning interventions
3. Child Protection and the
Community
Includes:
• Child-focused services
• Setting policies on child
protection
• Legal issues
• Evidential interviewing
• Going to court
• Report writing
• Organisational structure
and management
• Becoming a child advocate
Diploma in Child Protection Studies continued...