Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect: Identification and Reporting
New York State Mandatory Training

References


Who Are the Mandated Reporters?

Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect Have Many Presentations

The Disturbing Statistics

Legal Definitions Related to Child Maltreatment

Recognizing Child Abuse

Case Studies: Identifying Abuse

Risk Factors Contributing to Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Protective Factors for Child Abuse and Maltreatment

The Consequences of Child Abuse

Talking with Children

Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Reasonable Cuase/When to Report

How to Report

What Happens After a Report is Made

The Abandoned Infant Protection Act

Conclusion

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