1. MAKING A DIFFERENCE Mandate to Report, Responsibility to Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect 1

2. Let’s get started… What do you hope to learn in today’s session? What concerns do you have? 2

3. Overview This workshop will explore how to identify and report suspected abuse and neglect. 3

4. Learning Objectives Demonstrate knowledge of signs of child abuse and neglect. Demonstrate understanding how to report suspected child abuse and neglect. 4

5. About Child Abuse and Neglect Section 1. About Abuse & Neglect 5

6. Facts about Child Maltreatment 130 years since first recognition of child abuse in U.S. Child maltreatment remains a serious problem in U.S. 6

7. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have long-term effects. Increased risk for: Alcoholism Depression Domestic violence Drug abuse Heart disease Liver disease School Drop Out Smoking Suicide attempts 7

8. Facts about Child Maltreatment In the nation (2008) 3.3 million CPS referrals of child maltreatment. 772,000 child victims. 71% of all reported maltreatment is neglect Over 80% of perpetrators are parents More than ¾ of deaths are < 4 years old. 8

9. What are some potential warning signs and indicators? 9

10. Mandate to Report Section 2. All About Reporting 10

11. Required Reporter Article 23-B of the Education Law School administrator School teacher School nurse School guidance counselor School psychologist School social worker Other school personnel required to hold a teaching or administrative certificate School board members A complete list can be found at the Mandated Reporter Resource CenterMandated Reporter Resource Center 11

12. What should you do when a parent or child discloses? 12

13. How do you make a report? You should contact CPS whenever you reasonably suspect a child has been abused or neglected or is subject to conditions where abu- se or neglect is likely to occur. –1-800-635-1522 CPS will accept your report and determine “Is the child safe or does the child need protected?” 13