Failure to provide adequate supervision, medical care, food, clothing, shelter, schooling.
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What is a mandated reporter?
Any person required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
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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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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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When should you call the Hotline?
When you have reasonable cause to suspect that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
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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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What kinds of children are at a higher risk of abuse?
Preschool age children, children with disabilities, children who are questioning their sexual orientation
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If a child does not arrive on time to pick up, does this count as child abuse or neglect?
No. We must follow our procedures to ensure somebody is contacted, but this does not immediately count as abuse or neglect.
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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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What are some signs of abuse?
Unexplained marks, cuts, bruises, fractures. Bruises/welts in various stages of healing. Pattern burns. Marks hidden on typically exposed skin