PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The ASU CAST program focuses on developing learners’ understanding of the various factors that lead to child maltreatment, and of various existing responses to incidents of child maltreatment, in order that they may work more effectively within various systems and institutions that respond to these incidents. Learners will learn about the various disciplinary responses to child maltreatment, and will develop a multi-disciplinary understanding of the most effective responses. Learners completing the courses in this program will be better equipped to carry out the work of various agencies and systems (health care, criminal justice, social services) as they advocate on behalf of the needs of children as victims and survivors of child abuse. The courses consist of CA 301, CA 302 and CA 401 to earn a certifi cate in child abuse studies training.

MISSION
To bring awareness of all types of abuse and neglect and to prevent our nation’s children from experiencing any form.

OUR CORE VALUES
• Valuing Children
• Engaging Communities
• Strengthening the skills and building resources for child welfare professionals

PURPOSE
The focus of the Child Advocacy Studies curriculum is on experiential, interdisciplinary, ethical and culturally sensitive content that would provide professionals working with children a common knowledge base for responding to child maltreatment.

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WHO SHOULD ENROLL
Children’s Advocacy Center staff, Child Welfare Workers, professionals returning to school, professionals interested in enhancing their undergraduate degree, CASA volunteers, Advocates from a variety of family violence agencies, Prevention Educators, Specialized Law Enforcement Units, Early Childhood Educators and Family Support Workers.

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For more information please contact:
Sharron Woods
Data Entry Specialist
College of Education
256-216-6602
sharron.woods@athens.edu