1. EDU 331 Phys. HSN & D Session #8 Chapter 11 “Child Abuse & Neglect”

2. Child Abuse & Neglect… Public Law PL 93-247, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act mandates states to develop policies, procedures, definitions, and laws that address the problems of child abuse and neglect. Public Law PL 93-247, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act mandates states to develop policies, procedures, definitions, and laws that address the problems of child abuse and neglect. Define the term discipline. It is training or enforced obedience that corrects, shapes, or develops acceptable patterns of behavior. Define the term discipline. It is training or enforced obedience that corrects, shapes, or develops acceptable patterns of behavior. Define the term punishment. Define the term punishment. T/F? The right to punish or discipline children as families wished was considered a parental privilege in past eras. True T/F? The right to punish or discipline children as families wished was considered a parental privilege in past eras. True

3. How does your text define the terms abuse and neglect? Abuse is to mistreat, attack, or cause harm to another individual. Neglect is failure to properly care for/meet the basic needs of a child under 18 yrs How does your text define the terms abuse and neglect? Abuse is to mistreat, attack, or cause harm to another individual. Neglect is failure to properly care for/meet the basic needs of a child under 18 yrs The most commonly recognized categories of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, sexual abuse. The most commonly recognized categories of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, sexual abuse. Explain physical abuse. Physical abuse- most common form of abuse by range of visible injuries, such as cuts, burns, welts, fractures, missing hair, or other non accidental injuries. Explain physical abuse. Physical abuse- most common form of abuse by range of visible injuries, such as cuts, burns, welts, fractures, missing hair, or other non accidental injuries. Explain Shaken Baby Syndrome. It is another form of physical abuse, is typically seen in infants. Caused by vigorous shaking or tossing of an infant into the air because baby won’t stop crying. Explain Shaken Baby Syndrome. It is another form of physical abuse, is typically seen in infants. Caused by vigorous shaking or tossing of an infant into the air because baby won’t stop crying. What is emotional and verbal abuse? Emotional abuse is repeated humiliation, ridicule, or threats directed toward another individual. Where as verbal abuse is the attack another individual with words. What is emotional and verbal abuse? Emotional abuse is repeated humiliation, ridicule, or threats directed toward another individual. Where as verbal abuse is the attack another individual with words. Define sexual abuse. It is any sexual involvement between an adult and a child. Define sexual abuse. It is any sexual involvement between an adult and a child.

4. (Review Table 11-1, Observation List for Recognizing Abused and Neglected Children) (Review Table 11-1, Observation List for Recognizing Abused and Neglected Children) What is a latch-key child? It refers to school age children who care for themselves without adult supervision before and after school hours What is a latch-key child? It refers to school age children who care for themselves without adult supervision before and after school hours Are self-care children acceptable in today’s society? NO Are self-care children acceptable in today’s society? NO (Review Table 11-2, Tips for Determining if Children are ready to be left home alone) (Review Table 11-2, Tips for Determining if Children are ready to be left home alone)

5. T/F? True The absence of emotional stimulation, such as hugging, kissing, touching, conversation, or facial expressions of pleasure or displeasure, can lead to developmental delays and stunted physical growth. T/F? True The absence of emotional stimulation, such as hugging, kissing, touching, conversation, or facial expressions of pleasure or displeasure, can lead to developmental delays and stunted physical growth. T/F? True Often, one of the first indicators of psychological neglect is a lack of measurable gains in weight and/or height. T/F? True Often, one of the first indicators of psychological neglect is a lack of measurable gains in weight and/or height.

6. T/F? True The purpose of laws is not to primarily punish abusive parents, but to protect children from maltreatment and exploitation. T/F? True The purpose of laws is not to primarily punish abusive parents, but to protect children from maltreatment and exploitation. T/F? True In cases of abuse and neglect, removing children from their homes is not always the best solution. T/F? True In cases of abuse and neglect, removing children from their homes is not always the best solution. List the types of professionals who are required to report suspected abuse or neglect. Teachers-including assistants and student teachers, List the types of professionals who are required to report suspected abuse or neglect. Teachers-including assistants and student teachers, center directors and principals, health care providers- doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, mental health counselors

7. Every center should establish a written plan for handling suspected incidences of abuse and neglect (Nunnelly & Fields). Every center should establish a written plan for handling suspected incidences of abuse and neglect (Nunnelly & Fields). T/F? True If at any time teachers are not satisfied that their concerns have been reported, they must personally carry out this obligation. T/F? True If at any time teachers are not satisfied that their concerns have been reported, they must personally carry out this obligation. T/F? True Failure of a teacher to report child abuse and neglect can potentially harm the child and can result in criminal prosecution and fines for the teacher. T/F? True Failure of a teacher to report child abuse and neglect can potentially harm the child and can result in criminal prosecution and fines for the teacher.

8. (Review Table 11-3, Written Report) (Review Table 11-3, Written Report) T/F? True It is not the teacher’s role to prove suspicions of abuse and neglect before making a report. T/F? True It is not the teacher’s role to prove suspicions of abuse and neglect before making a report. T/F? True Child Protective Services should be contacted immediately is there is any reason to believe that a child is being mistreated or inadequately cared for by the parent/guardian. T/F? True Child Protective Services should be contacted immediately is there is any reason to believe that a child is being mistreated or inadequately cared for by the parent/guardian.

9. List some protective measures for programs and teachers. Conduct background checks for hired individuals with formal training, contact applicants references, review applicants past employment records. List some protective measures for programs and teachers. Conduct background checks for hired individuals with formal training, contact applicants references, review applicants past employment records. (Review Table 11-4, ) (Review Table 11-4, ) T/F? True By conducting daily health checks and recording the findings, a child’s condition can be documented upon arrival, and may eliminate teachers being blamed for a child’s bruise or scratch. T/F? True By conducting daily health checks and recording the findings, a child’s condition can be documented upon arrival, and may eliminate teachers being blamed for a child’s bruise or scratch.

10. Abusive adults come from all levels of social, economic, educational, racial, religious, and occupational backgrounds (Kempe & Helfer). Abusive adults come from all levels of social, economic, educational, racial, religious, and occupational backgrounds (Kempe & Helfer). Why is there a larger percentage of abusive and neglectful individuals identified from disadvantaged families? Possibly the larger percentage of individuals are identified from disadvantage families because of their greater use and dependency on public and social services Why is there a larger percentage of abusive and neglectful individuals identified from disadvantaged families? Possibly the larger percentage of individuals are identified from disadvantage families because of their greater use and dependency on public and social services How can persons of upper socioeconomic levels avoid being caught or cover up abuse and neglect of their child(ren) Upper-income families have access to many more resources within their families than poor people do. Even though family crisis, including abuse, happens at all income levels, it is poor people who often have to turn to the system for support. How can persons of upper socioeconomic levels avoid being caught or cover up abuse and neglect of their child(ren) Upper-income families have access to many more resources within their families than poor people do. Even though family crisis, including abuse, happens at all income levels, it is poor people who often have to turn to the system for support.

11. State some of the commonly associated adult abusive tendencies, behaviors, and predispositions. They commonly have a history of repeated fear, anger, rejection, low self esteem, lack of trust, early marriage and pregnancy, impulsive tendencies. State some of the commonly associated adult abusive tendencies, behaviors, and predispositions. They commonly have a history of repeated fear, anger, rejection, low self esteem, lack of trust, early marriage and pregnancy, impulsive tendencies. T/F? True In most abusive and neglect cases, adults simply lack the knowledge and skills to be a successful parent. T/F? True In most abusive and neglect cases, adults simply lack the knowledge and skills to be a successful parent. List some qualities that abusive adults label “special” child differences that they consider contributed to their abusing the child. List some qualities that abusive adults label “special” child differences that they consider contributed to their abusing the child. Some qualities include developmental delay disobedient or uncooperative, unintelligent, hyperactive, fussy.

12. State some family and environmental stresses that might lead some families into loss of control and abuse/neglect. Some Family or Environmental include inconveniences such as flat tire, clogged sink, illness, financial pressures, job loss, moving State some family and environmental stresses that might lead some families into loss of control and abuse/neglect. Some Family or Environmental include inconveniences such as flat tire, clogged sink, illness, financial pressures, job loss, moving In regard to abuse and neglect of children in a school/center setting, what is the teacher’s role? They are to identify and help children who are being maltreated. In regard to abuse and neglect of children in a school/center setting, what is the teacher’s role? They are to identify and help children who are being maltreated. (See Figure 11-3, ) (See Figure 11-3, ) How can a teacher help an abused or neglected child? They can keep written observation that can provide valuable evidence of abuse or neglect to give to child protective authorities. How can a teacher help an abused or neglected child? They can keep written observation that can provide valuable evidence of abuse or neglect to give to child protective authorities.

13. T/F? True Artwork can be an effective means for helping young children express their feelings and concerns. T/F? True Artwork can be an effective means for helping young children express their feelings and concerns. What can teachers do to improve an abused and or neglected child’s self-concept? They can help building trusting relationships with children that will help them develop improved self-esteem and self-concept What can teachers do to improve an abused and or neglected child’s self-concept? They can help building trusting relationships with children that will help them develop improved self-esteem and self-concept Many resources are available in public libraries that are instructive and not frightening to young children in regard to improving a child’s awareness of abuse and neglect. Many resources are available in public libraries that are instructive and not frightening to young children in regard to improving a child’s awareness of abuse and neglect. (See Table 11-5, Sexual Abuse Resources for Children) (See Table 11-5, Sexual Abuse Resources for Children)

14. Daily contacts with parents provide opportunities for recognizing families in crises and directing them to appropriate community services and programs. (text) Daily contacts with parents provide opportunities for recognizing families in crises and directing them to appropriate community services and programs. (text) State some appropriate community resources. Social worker, nurse, doctor, mental health specialist. State some appropriate community resources. Social worker, nurse, doctor, mental health specialist. What else can teachers do to assist parents in learning effective ways to guide and discipline their children? They can assist through having daily contacts with parent that will help provide opportunities for identifying families in crisis and directing them to appropriate community services and programs. What else can teachers do to assist parents in learning effective ways to guide and discipline their children? They can assist through having daily contacts with parent that will help provide opportunities for identifying families in crisis and directing them to appropriate community services and programs.

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