Presenter Information

Megan NowezkiFollow

Major

Criminal Justice

Anticipated Graduation Year

2025

Access Type

Open Access

Abstract

This presentation will dive into risk factors, misconceptions, and varying definitions of child maltreatment. Over the past 3 months, I have worked alongside investigators at DCFS, where I have aided in the process of investigating cases and providing services to victims and families. I hope that by the end of this presentation, people will have a deeper understanding of successful intervention methods and recognize the importance of reporting suspected abuse. Finally, I hope to inspire everyone to reflect on their current outlook on this topic and ensure that their actions and beliefs do not contribute to society's tolerance of abuse.

Community Partners

The Department of Child and Family Services

Supported By

Kymethia Madkins

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License
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A Voice For the Most Vulnerable: Child Victims

This presentation will dive into risk factors, misconceptions, and varying definitions of child maltreatment. Over the past 3 months, I have worked alongside investigators at DCFS, where I have aided in the process of investigating cases and providing services to victims and families. I hope that by the end of this presentation, people will have a deeper understanding of successful intervention methods and recognize the importance of reporting suspected abuse. Finally, I hope to inspire everyone to reflect on their current outlook on this topic and ensure that their actions and beliefs do not contribute to society's tolerance of abuse.