Child Abuse and Child Neglect Basic School Resource Officer Training Course

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Child Abuse & Child Neglect  Efforts to combat child abuse 1908 LAPD creates a separate juvenile bureau states have child abuse reporting laws Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act signed into law All 50 states have some form of child abuse reporting laws

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  Effects of Child Abuse Child may grow up to be an abuser Stunted growth, physical impairment Death Lack of trust Scars and Deformities Behavioral problems Learning Dysfunction

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  The Role of the SRO Proper training is a must

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  The Role of the SRO Proper training is a must The SRO should rigorously investigate and intervene

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  The Role of the SRO Proper training is a must The SRO should rigorously investigate and intervene Protect the victim

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  The Role of the SRO Proper training is a must The SRO should rigorously investigate and intervene Protect the victim Do the paperwork!

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  The Role of the SRO Proper training is a must The SRO should rigorously investigate and intervene Protect the victim Do the paperwork! Report the case to protective services

Child Abuse & Child Neglect  The Role of the SRO Proper training is a must The SRO should rigorously investigate and intervene Protect the victim Do the paperwork! Report the case to protective services Enforce court orders

Examples of Child Abuse  Mental or emotional injury

Examples of Child Abuse  Mental or emotional injury  Causing or permitting a child to sustain an injury

Examples of Child Abuse  Mental or emotional injury  Causing or permitting a child to sustain an injury  Intentional physical injury resulting in substantial physical harm to the child

Examples of Child Abuse  Mental or emotional injury  Causing or permitting a child to sustain an injury  Intentional physical injury resulting in substantial physical harm to the child  Failure to prevent action by another that causes harm to a child

Examples of Child Abuse  Sexual assault of any kind

Examples of Child Abuse  Sexual assault of any kind  Failure to prevent sexual conduct harmful to a child

Examples of Child Abuse  Sexual assault of any kind  Failure to prevent sexual conduct harmful to a child  Encouraging a child to engage in sexual conduct

Examples of Child Abuse  Sexual assault of any kind  Failure to prevent sexual conduct harmful to a child  Encouraging a child to engage in sexual conduct  Child pornography

Examples of Child Abuse  Sexual assault of any kind  Failure to prevent sexual conduct harmful to a child  Encouraging a child to engage in sexual conduct  Child pornography  The use of a controlled substance that causes physical, mental or emotional injury

Emotional Abuse and Neglect  Difficult to define and prosecute

Emotional Abuse and Neglect  Difficult to define and prosecute  Failure to provide a loving environment

Emotional Abuse and Neglect  Difficult to define and prosecute  Failure to provide a loving environment  Deprivation, Distancing, Depreciation, and Domination of a child

Emotional Abuse and Neglect  Difficult to define and prosecute  Failure to provide a loving environment  Deprivation, Distancing, Depreciation, and Domination of a child  The effects are not always evident until later in the child’s life

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Unexplained Bruises and Welts

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Unexplained Bruises and Welts  Age Dating of Bruises: Initial Injury - Red

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Unexplained Bruises and Welts  Age Dating of Bruises: Initial Injury - Red 6-12 hours - Blue

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Unexplained Bruises and Welts  Age Dating of Bruises: Initial Injury - Red Blue 6-12 hours - Blue Black/ Purple hours - Black / Purple

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Unexplained Bruises and Welts  Age Dating of Bruises: Initial Injury - Red 6-12 hours - Blue Black / hours - Black / Purple 4-6 days - Green Tint

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Unexplained Bruises and Welts  Age Dating of Bruises: Red Initial Injury - Red Blue 6-12 hours - Blue Black /Purple hours - Black / Purple Green Tint 4-6 days - Green Tint Pale GreenYellow,Brown 5-10 days - Pale Green, Yellow, Brown

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Primary target zone Back of neck to back of knees

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Primary target zone Back of neck to back of knees  Injuries on face

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Primary target zone Back of neck to back of knees  Injuries on face  Injuries in multiple areas

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Primary target zone Back of neck to back of knees  Injuries on face  Injuries in multiple areas  Various stages of healing

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Primary target zone Back of neck to back of knees  Injuries on face  Injuries in multiple areas  Various stages of healing  Injuries in the shape of an object

Indicators of Physical Abuse  Primary target zone Back of neck to back of knees  Injuries on face  Injuries in multiple areas  Various stages of healing  Injuries in the shape of an object  Injuries that appear after a weekend or vacation

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults  Apprehensive when other children cry

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults  Apprehensive when other children cry  Extreme behaviors

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults  Apprehensive when other children cry  Extreme behaviors  Frightened of parents or guardians

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults  Apprehensive when other children cry  Extreme behaviors  Frightened of parents or guardians  Refuse to speak in front of parents

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults  Apprehensive when other children cry  Extreme behaviors  Frightened of parents or guardians  Refuse to speak in front of parents  Afraid to go home

Behavioral Indicators of Physical Abuse  Wary of Adults  Apprehensive when other children cry  Extreme behaviors  Frightened of parent or guardian  Refuse to speak in front of parents  Afraid to go home  Report injury by parent or guardian

Physical Indicators of Neglect  Nutritional Neglect  Child appears tired and listless  Poor Hygiene  Wears dirty or inappropriate clothing  Neglected physical/mental problems  Child left unsupervised  Educational Neglect

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)  Conduct Disorders

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)  Conduct Disorders  Abnormal fears

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)  Conduct Disorders  Abnormal fears  Behavioral extremes

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)  Conduct Disorders  Abnormal fears  Behavioral extremes  Lags in development

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)  Conduct Disorders  Abnormal fears  Behavioral extremes  Lags in development  May attempt suicide

Physical Indicators of Emotional Abuse  Habit Disorders (sucking thumb, etc..)  Conduct Disorders  Abnormal fears  Behavioral extremes  Lags in development  May attempt suicide  Bed-Wetting

Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Difficulty walking or sitting up

Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Difficulty walking or sitting up  Torn, stained or bloody under clothing

Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Difficulty walking or sitting up  Torn, stained or bloody under clothing  Pain or itching in general area

Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Difficulty walking or sitting up  Torn, stained or bloody under clothing  Pain or itching in general area  Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal, or anal areas

Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Difficulty walking or sitting up  Torn, stained or bloody under clothing  Pain or itching in general area  Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal, or anal areas  Venereal disease

Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Difficulty walking or sitting up  Torn, stained or bloody under clothing  Pain or itching in general area  Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal, or anal areas  Venereal disease  Nervous disorders

Behavioral Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  Exhibits withdrawal, fantasy, or infantile behavior  Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual behavior  Unwilling to change clothes for gym  Poor Peer Relations  Delinquent, Runaway

Behavioral Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse  May report sexual assault  Has feelings of guilt or shame  Depression  Self-Abusive Behavior  Sleeping Disorders

Intervention skills for the SRO  Use a calm, steady voice

Intervention skills for the SRO  Use a calm, steady voice  Avoid an interrogation

Intervention skills for the SRO  Use a calm, steady voice  Avoid an interrogation  Give reassurance

Intervention skills for the SRO  Use a calm, steady voice  Avoid an interrogation  Give reassurance  Don’t lay blame on the victim

Intervention skills for the SRO  Use a calm, steady voice  Avoid an interrogation  Give reassurance  Don’t lay blame on the victim  Explain possible outcomes

Intervention skills for the SRO  Use a calm, steady voice  Avoid an interrogation  Give reassurance  Don’t lay blame on the victim  Explain possible outcomes  Recognize you limitations

Responding to the Child  I Believe You

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me  It is not your fault that this happened

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me  It is not your fault that this happened  This has happened to other kids

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me  It is not your fault that this happened  This has happened to other kids  Sometimes adults need help

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me  It is not your fault that this happened  This has happened to other kids  Sometimes adults need help  We will need to get help from others

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me  It is not your fault that this happened  This has happened to other kids  Sometimes adults need help  We will need to get help from others  I will support you

Responding to the Child  I Believe You  I am glad that you told me  It is not your fault that this happened  This has happened to other kids  Sometimes adults need help  We will need to get help from others  I will support you  Let me explain what will happen next

In view of lessons learned, what must we STOP doing, START doing and CONTINUE to do to operationalize strategies which will increase effectiveness of our School Safety Team ? STOP, START AND CONTINUE EXERCISE.

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