Video and Multimedia

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Web Resource: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Physical Abuse

Description: Provides information and resources about physical abuse and interventions for physically abused children.
Learning Objective: 3-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that have been developed to address child physical abuse including evidence of their effectiveness.

Web Resource: NPR Child Abuse and Neglect Laws Aren’t Being Enforced

Description: According to a study by the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego School of Law, laws intended to protect children from abuse and neglect are not properly being enforced.
Learning Objective: 3-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that have been developed to address child physical abuse including evidence of their effectiveness.

Video Resource: Is Child Abuse a Vicious Cycle?

Description: Provides an overview of negative outcomes of childhood abuse and the findings of a recent study from the Journal of Science regarding the cycle of abuse.
Learning Objective: 3-3: Summarize the consequences of child physical abuse including both short- and long-term outcomes.

Video Resource: Adam’s Story: It Follows Me Around

Description: This video gives an overview of Adam’s experience. It shows how his dad used to get angry and hit him whenever he had a drink and the effect it had on Adam
Learning Objective: 3-3: Summarize the consequences of child physical abuse including both short- and long-term outcomes.

Video Resource: University Health System KENS-5 Presents: Shaken Baby Simulator

Description: Describes a high-tech doll that can be used to demonstrate how adult frustration and shaking a baby can damage a child’s life in a matter of seconds.
Learning Objective: 3-1: Describe the definition and scope of child physical abuse including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.