"This course is so important that it should be in the professional learning curriculum of every school district and every social organization in the country."
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse for Mandated Reporters
Child Abuse is an unseen epidemic.
There were 890,000 known victims in 2005 according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year the numbers only increase. It is highly likely that you will cross paths with victims of child abuse your career.
If you are teacher day care worker or child care professional you are a
mandated reporter.
But what does this mean to you?
Do you know your legal and professional responsibilities as a mandated reporter?
Are you able to recognize when corporal punishment rises to the level of physical abuse?
Can you tell when a child may be a victim of sexual abuse?
Do you know when to report a situation to the authorities?
This 3 part series will help to answer these questions. The goal is to make you aware of the signs of abuse so that you are more confident about reporting these situations. Special emphasis will be placed on recognizing the signs of sexual abuse which often goes unrecognized and unreported. Learn skills that can help you to save a child.
Part One: Child Abuse in our Communities, 23 Minutes, more Part Two:Recognizing the Signs of Child Abuse, 24 Minutes, more Part Three: Handling Disclosure and Reporting Abuse, 21 Minutes, more
Running Time: 68 minutes
Includes: 3 DVDs and Facilitator’s guide
Order the complete 3 DVD set now for $399.99 and save $48
Each DVD may be ordered separately for $149.00 each
Part One: Child Abuse in Our Communities
This program presents a method of reporting suspected abuse, examines the different types of abuse, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of physical abuse.
Part Two ecognizing the Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
This program explains why child sexual abuse often continues for years, examines the effects of sexual abuse on children, and describes behavioral indicators of abuse.
Part Three: Handling Disclosures and Reporting Abuse
This program shows how to talk to a child who seems troubled and appropriately handle a disclosure. It examines the necessary steps of documenting suspected abuse, explores the ways in which authorities conduct abuse investigations, and offers ways to help victims of abuse recover from trauma.
