Child abuse and neglect occur in all types of families, regardless of income, education, family size, race, religion, etc. While there is no way to know a child’s exact risk, we should be aware of some factors for abuse and neglect risk. Learn factors that protect children from abuse and neglect as a series of barriers, with the child on the inside, society-at-large on the outside, and families and other social systems that impact a child’s life.

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework. You will be able to link legal frameworks and child-rights approaches to the work of policymakers, lawyers, health workers, educators, law enforcement, and social workers. Learners will understand how they can ensure the protection of children and apply child protection strategies.