DSW Candidate – Clifford McManus, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Leveraging Childhood Sexual Abuse Risk Factors Towards a Systems Approach to Prevention
DSW Candidate – Clifford McManus, MSW, LSWA
Monday, April 28, 2025
4:00 PM- 5:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
Leveraging Childhood Sexual Abuse Risk Factors Towards a Systems Approach to Prevention
This capstone project introduces a systemic method for preventing and addressing cases of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). This initiative is founded on Ecological Theory, Systems Theory, and the Theory of Protective Factors. The research sheds light on the risk factors associated with CSA. Examining these risk factors considers micro, mezzo, and macro contributors to the risks of CSA.
The main objective is to create and implement integrated prevention strategies that involve parents, educators, social workers, medical professionals, and other community systems. A fundamental principle of the proposed intervention is to address policy and research gaps. By assessing and understanding the complexities and dynamics of CSA and its wide-ranging and often devastating impacts on survivors, participants will learn to leverage the identified risks through a systems perspective, a multidisciplinary approach, and a strong emphasis on ecological factors to prevent CSA and intervene in its outcomes. Recognizing these gaps will empower participants to consider and contribute to enhancing our society’s efforts to sustain effective intervention outcomes.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Learn CSA risk factors, impacts, and current prevention strategies.
- Understand how theories support intervention designs.
- Learn how to implement CSA prevention and intervention programs using a systems approach.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
