Table 2: Training needs of PHNs involved in prevention of child abuse.
Contents Main descriptions
Ways to approach and support parents Way to approach parents who abused their children, refused supports, and did not admit that they abused their children
Ways to approach and support parents with mental illness , developmental disorder, history of abused
Case study Analysis of cases
Introduction to successful and difficult cases
Role and response as a PHN Initial response as a PHN when they received notice of the abuse
Role in maternal and child health to prevent child abuse
Cooperation with relevant organizations Ways to cooperate with relevant organizations including child consultation centers, elementary and junior high school, and municipalities
Way to exchange information with relevant organizations
Assessment of risk factor and urgency Ways to determine the risk of child abuse
Ways to determine the urgency of support for the case
Ways to approach and support abused children Ways to approach abused children
Ways to support abused children
Necessary knowledge regarding support for child abuse cases Relation between child abuse and economic issue
Attachment building between parent and their child
Related laws and social systems Foster parent system
Special adoption
Ways to approach and support families Ways to support families facing many problems
Ways to approach families suspected child abuse
Influence of abuse on children Influence of abuse on children’s brain and development
Psychology of abused children
Preventive measures for child abuse Preventive measures for child abuse with evidence
Support for the supporter Support for the supporters
Mental care of the supporters
Others Management of regional council of countermeasures for child requiring protection
Staff placement