1. Today’s Objectives: To identify the following while watching a music video, reading worksheets, and taking notes – traits of abusive parents physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse how to report child abuse Abuse / Violence Unit: The Vicious Cycle, Child’s Potential Need for Protection, & Reporting Child Abuse

2. …Icebreaker… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISvMS6s41vY Journal –  What is the song/video about?  What were your feeling when you heard/saw? WHY? (Upset? Shock? Angry?)  What would you do if you were in these children's’ positions?

3. The Vicious Cycle (handout) Traits of Abuse Parents

4. Indicators of a Child’s Potential Need for Protection (handout) Physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, & emotional abuse

5. Reporting Child Abuse 1. REASONABLE GROUNDS suspect a child is being neglected or abused 2. PROMPTLY REPORT child welfare agency, police, or social services 3. Person reporting is protected from legal action by the law provided the report is NOT falsely made or motivated by police

6. Where to Go for Support Services PA Dept. of Public Welfare = 1-800-932-0313 Contact your local:  Child welfare agency  Police department  Social services agency  Hospital / health unit  Mental health center  Sexual assault center  Other community service organization that provides counseling to children & families

7. Two Local Agencies: 1. Laurel House – 1. Contact Information: http://www.laurel-house.org/about-laurel-house/contact-info http://www.laurel-house.org/about-laurel-house/contact-info 2. Phone Number: 1.800.642.3150 3. Mission Statement: 1. “The mission of Laurel House is to provide safe haven for abused women and their children, to raise public awareness about domestic violence and to advocate for social change against domestic violence.” 2. Children and Family Youth of Montgomery County 1. Contact Information: http://mcocy.montcopa.org/mcocy/cwp/view,a,3,Q,16920,mcocyNav,%7C.asp http://mcocy.montcopa.org/mcocy/cwp/view,a,3,Q,16920,mcocyNav,%7C.asp 2. Phone Number: (610) 278-5800

8. Protective Services Program Seeks to stabilize family Enhance family capacity for good child care Maintain family structure where possible National Site www.childhelpusa.org National Commission of Child Abuse & Family Violence www.nccafv.org The Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse www.thecpca.org www.thecpca.org Child Welfare Information Gateway www.childwelfare.gov

9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWow 42TCwzg (child abuse case)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWow 42TCwzg What do you think??!!