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Recognizing
and Responding to Child Abuse
-- Seminar for Mandated Reporters --
There
are no gray areas when it comes to reporting child abuse.
If a mandated reporter
has "reasonable cause to suspect", he or she must report. It
is the law and you are responsible, legally and ethically. The ramifications
of not reporting allow a perpetrator to continue offending and are
devastating to the child. This workshop explains in detail what
to look for and how to handle these problems in your environment.
Who should attend..
It is important that administrators,
teachers, counselors, social workers, therapists
and anyone who works with children attend this training so that
they can recognize and respond to child abuse. Increasingly, volunteers
are required to attend trainings and report any
suspected abuse of children. It is critical that schools and organizations
understand the issues, the law, and have the skills to handle a
disclosure and follow-up to support the children in their care.
Learning objectives
- Identify the four
types of child abuse
- Distinguish between
criminal and civil law (Child Protective Services Law)
- Responsibilities
of mandated reporters
- An understanding
of the scope, dynamics, characteristics and effects of child abuse
and child sexual abuse
- Physical and behavioral
signs of abuse
- Characteristics
of offenders
- How to interview
a suspected child abuse victim and how to handle a disclosure
- Steps in making
a child abuse report (CY47)
- What you can do
to support abused children in your environment
Benefits
- Renewed commitment
to protect children
- Increased awareness
of potential victims
- Build support system
among staff around these difficult issues
- Skills to talk to
child victim appropriately and effectively
- Recognition of offender
characteristics and behavior
- More comfort in
making the tough decisions
- Understand when
and how to make a report
- Confidence that
you are legally protected
For more information contact
Mary Hove, MS, our Education and Training Director at : (610)
891-5277 or mary@familysupportline.org
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