1. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Amy Brown
Healthy Start in ChildCare
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Healthy Start in ChildCare

2. Definitions KRS 600.020(1) states: “Abused or neglected child” means…
“Dependent child” means…
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3. Child Abuse: A National Crisis
1500 – 4000 children die annually in the US of abuse or neglect
It is the #1 cause of death between 6mo and 2 years of age
About 28,000 are disabled every year
More that a 100,000 are seriously injured
There are over 1,000,000 substantiated reports of abuse and neglect in the US each year
In 2000 –27 children died of abuse and neglect in KY
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4. When to report… Any reason to believe…call CBS (1-800-752-6200).
If in doubt…talk it over.
If child is in imminent danger…call police!
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5. When NOT to report… Child improperly dressed
Child provided nutritious food irregularly
Hygiene that does not affect well being
Lifestyle issues
Walking child with bruises on knees
Spanking age appropriately without marks
Reports with insufficient information
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6. Where to report… Local CBS Law enforcement
Prosecutors (District Attorney)
Child Abuse Hotline ( )
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7. Who must report…
Anyone who has reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused in any way!!!
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8. Penalty for failure to report…
KRS (1) states: Any person intentionally violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
90 days in jail and/or up to $250 fine
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9. What CBS needs to know… What happened and when?
How did you view the situation?
Where is the child?
Name and address of caretaker/parent?
Have you been involved with family? Any attempts to work with family?
How did family respond to your help?
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10. ESSENTIAL information needed…
Child’s identity.
The person responsible for abuse if known.
Nature and extent of abuse.
Name and address of reporter, IF you choose.
Where child can be found.
(See attached checklist)
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11. Confidentiality:
The name of the person making the report is confidential with exceptions outlined in KRS (4). Usually only if the case goes to court, and you are subpoena.
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12. Characters of an abusive person…
Poor self-control
Fear of authority
Strict and obsessive
Hostile or aggressive
Undue fear of spoiling child
Lack of skills to meet own emotional needs
Belief of harsh physical punishment
Uses violence as means of communication
Emotionally depends on spouse to the point he/she will not intervene
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13. Indicators of abuse, neglect, and dependency:
Physical indicators: things you see in the child’s appearance
Behavioral indicators: the way the child behaves
Environmental indicators: social, cultural, of family circumstances known to correlate with various kinds of abuse or neglect
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14. Examples of NEGLECT: Lack of proper supervision
Failure to see child attends school
Denial of necessities of life (food, water, clothing)
Denial of medical treatment
Abandonment, malnutrition, failure to thrive
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15. Examples of PHYSICAL ABUSE:
Hitting, kicking, biting
Harmful restraint (choking)
Beating (excessive blows)
Use of weapon or instrument
Action resulting in substantial risk of injury or death
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16. Examples of SEXUAL ABUSE:
Genital exposure
Fondling
Masturbation of child victim
Penetration of vagina or anus
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17. Examples of EMOTIONAL INJURY:
Withdrawal of love
Ignoring
Name calling
Ridiculing threats
Isolation
Scapegoating
Cruel or bizarre punishment
Terrorization
Total rejection
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18. Examples of DEPENDENCY:
Parent physically ill or injured
Result of natural disaster
Timid, easily frightened
Craves attention
Continue to affirm love for abusing parent
Language delay
Difficulty in school
Sporadic temper tantrums
Attachment to strangers
Assumes role of parent
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19. Munchausen Syndrome
Illness in a child that is faked or produced by parent or acting parent
Presentation of the child for medical assessment and care usually persistently often resulting in multiple medical procedures
Denial of knowledge by the perpetrator as to the etiology of the child’s illness
Acute signs and symptoms of the child abate when the child is separate from the perpetrator
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20. What stresses you out about taking care of babies?
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21. Why Do Babies Cry? Hungry Dirty diaper Pain or sickness
Too hot/too cold
Need affection or attention
Too much stimulation
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22. How to deal with a crying baby
Check for sickness
Change his diaper
Give him a pacifier
Give him a bottle
Feed her slowly; Burp her often
Try holding her in different positions
Hold her against your chest and walk; Rock the baby gently
Take him for a car or stroller ride
Put on soft music; Sing to the baby
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23. What if the baby continues to cry after all those things?
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24. What to do…
Wrap the baby in a blanket and lay him on his back in the crib. Make sure he is safe and leave the room. Go to another area and calm down
Take a time out. Take some deep breaths.
Call a friend or your parents for support or to see if she can relieve you for awhile.
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25. Asking for help is a sign of strength!
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26. What should you do?
Understand it is normal to feel frustrated by a crying baby.
Make sure the baby is safe and leave the room if you cannot control your frustration.
Call for help if you need it.
Tell others about the dangers of shaking a baby.
NEVER shake a baby for ANY reason.
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27. No matter how frustrated you feel
NEVER SHAKE A BABY!!!
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