1. Module 7
Why We Must Understand the Family, The Child and the Parent / Caregiver
7.0.1

2. Learning Objectives
7.0.2

3. Agenda
7.0.3

4. Unit 7.1
Danger Threats: The First of Three Conditions Leading the Child to Be Unsafe
7.1.4

5. Learning Objectives
7.1.5

6. What Leads to Child Trauma
Danger Threat Exists
Child is Vulnerable
Caregiver Protective Capacities Insufficient =
Child Unsafe
7.4.17
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7. What is a Danger Threat?
A family condition, which if not controlled, is having or could have a harmful effect on a dependent child.
7.1.7

8. Activity: Do Tell
7.1.8
15 minute walk about to define the terms, followed by the instructor giving full definitions.

9. Identifying Impending Danger Threats
Could the child soon be unsafe?
Is the child is in a continuous or pervasive state of danger?
Is the child in a family condition which could likely lead to present danger, but has not yet occurred?
7.1.7

10. Activity: What’s the Difference?
7.1.8
15 minute walk about to define the terms, followed by the instructor giving full definitions.

11. Determines If Child is Safe or Unsafe
The Safety Equation
Danger Threat +
Child is Vulnerable +
Caregiver Protective Capacities =
Determines If Child is Safe or Unsafe
7.4.17
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12. Unit 7.2
Child Vulnerability: The Second of Three Conditions Leading the Child to Be Unsafe
7.2.9

13. Learning Objectives
7.2.10

14. Is the Child Safe or Unsafe?
The Safety Equation
Danger Threat +
Child is Vulnerable +
Caregiver Protective Capacities =
Is the Child Safe or Unsafe?
7.4.17
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15. Vulnerable Child
There are areas of a child’s life leading the child to depend on a caregiver for safety and or protection.
The child is exposed to circumstances that she or he is powerless to manage.
The child is susceptible, accessible and available to either a threatening person and/or persons in authority over them.
7.2.11

16. The Protective Capacities of the Parent / Caregiver
Unit 7.3
The Protective Capacities of the Parent / Caregiver
7.3.12

17. Learning Objectives
7.3.13

18. Determines If Child is Safe or Unsafe
Child Safety Equation
Danger Threat +
Child is Vulnerable +
Caregiver Protective Capacities =
Determines If Child is Safe or Unsafe
7.4.17
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19. Caregiver Protective Capacities (CPCs)
CPC Areas
Behavioral
Cognitive
Emotional
7.3.14

20. ‘Diminished’ Caregiver Protective Capacities (CPCs)
CPC Areas
Behavioral
Cognitive
Emotional
7.3.14

21. Is the Child Safe or Unsafe?
Unit 7.4
Is the Child Safe or Unsafe?
7.4.15

22. Learning Objectives
7.4.16

23. Determines Child Safety
Safety Formula
Danger Threat +
Child Vulnerability +
Caregiver Protective Capacities =
Determines Child Safety
7.4.17
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24. Activity: Is the Child Safe or Unsafe?
7.1.8
15 minute walk about to define the terms, followed by the instructor giving full definitions.

25. Activity: Jack’s Safety
7.1.8
15 minute walk about to define the terms, followed by the instructor giving full definitions.