Date/Time
1.5 CEs
This presentation explores child sexual abuse dynamics from the child’s developmental and psychological perspective, integrating research on disclosure, trauma responses and grooming.
Designed for clinicians and social workers who may receive disclosures outside of investigative settings, the session examines why children often delay, minimize, or recant abuse disclosures and why emotional responses may not align with adult expectations.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of developmental stages, caregiver reactions, family systems, and offender manipulation shape children’s communication about abuse. Emphasis is placed on strengthening trauma-informed, developmentally responsive clinical responses that support safety, reduce self-blame, and prevent unintentional harm when children disclose.
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $30.00-$45.00