Identification & prevention of adult and child maltreatment | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Do mandated reporters fulfill their legal obligation by telling their supervisors about their suspicions?

No, they must follow through with the hotline, or assure that the supervisor follows through.

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Does a child have to specifically tell you they are being abused or neglected before you can call the hotline?

No. You have to have reason to suspect that it is occurring.

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Who should you tell if you suspect child abuse and neglect?

It is your duty to inform the childcare hotline. You may discuss the scenario first with supervisors, but there is no need to tell others.

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Why might preschool children be at higher risk for abuse?

They may not be able to talk, they are dependent on adults, some forms of abuse don't leave physical signs.

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If you suspect that a childs home is dirty, does that count as neglect?

No, it is not our job to establish whether a home is clean enough for sanitary habilitation. Neglect is fundamentally a lack of food, clothing or shelter.

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What are somethings that are considered neglect?

Failure to provide adequate supervision, medical care, food, clothing, shelter, schooling.

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Name some subtle signs of abuse that may not be evident such as marks/cuts.

Extreme cautiousness, bullying smaller peers, poor social interaction, extreme fear of home, harming animals

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How should you react if a child reports abuse or neglect to you?

Stay calm, get on their eye level. Do not act shocked/scared.

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What details should you include in a report that you make?

Identifying name of child/adult and family. Description of how the individual is being mistreated. Any additional factual information that may be useful.

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