Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with I/DD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-ABIDD

Hours: 2.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 7/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
Define mental/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
Recognize signs that may indicate a person is experiencing abuse or neglect.
Respond appropriately as a mandatory reporter to witnessed or suspected abuse, including best practices for reporting.
Implement strategies that prevent or reduce abuse.
Identify risk factors for people with IDD becoming targets for abuse and neglect.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Abuse and Neglect Today A. Scenario: A Tense Evening B. Abuse Today C. Rights D. State Laws & Treaties Protecting Individuals with Disabilities E. A Few Numbers F. Mandatory Reporting G. Review H. Summary Section 3: Recognizing Abuse and Neglect A. Yes or No: Abuse and Neglect B. Forms of Abuse C. Physical Abuse D. Sexual Abuse E. Mental or Emotional Abuse F. Neglect G. Financial Exploitation H. Disability-Specific Abuse I. Signs of Abuse J. Behavioral Sign of Abuse K. Signs of Neglect L. Verbal Indicators M. Review N. Summary Section 4: Responding and Reporting A. Janice B. Responding C. False Reporting D. Do’s and Don’ts E. Who Do I Report To? F. Intervening in an Abuse Situation G. Reluctant Reporters H. Writing Reports I. The Investigation J. Jenny Goes to Hollywood K. Summary Section 5: Preventing Abuse and Neglect A. Risk Factors for Abuse B. Reducing Risk Factors C. Abuse and Neglect by Care Providers D. Job Stress E. Preventing Stress and Burnout F. Early Recognition G. Summary Section 6: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations! F. Exam

Expert Reviewer: Kevin Oosterhouse M.S.W.

Kevin Oosterhouse has a Master’s in Social Work from Western Michigan University. Kevin began his career as a direct support professional assisting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities. During these years working alongside compassionate and committed coworkers, Kevin learned the importance of valuing staff and treating people with respect. He also has served as a Case Manager, Director of Recipient Rights, Planning Director, and currently leads a team of Care Managers at a local Community Health Organization. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 kids, and is an avid sports fan. Disclosure: Kevin Oosterhouse M.S.W. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Instructor: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH

Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Direct Support Professionals; Entry level Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.