This course is designed to teach the learner:

   
• Signs of neglect, harm and abuse
   
• Possible detrimental effects of neglect, harm and abuse
   
• Who might be abused, or who might be an abuser

Following the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

   
• Recognise the signs of neglect, harm and abuse
   
• Define a child and a vulnerable adult
   
• Understand the term ‘Looked After Child’
   
• Understand the detrimental effects neglect, harm and abuse can have
   
• Understand who might get abused and who might be an abuser.