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

Talking with Children

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

Perpetrators of Child Abuse

Talking with Children

Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Reasonable Cause/When to Report

How to Report

What Happens After a Report is Made

The Abandoned Infant Protection Act

Conclusion

Resources

References

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Ken Hammond, USDA

Whenever discussing potential abuse with a child, some basic considerations include the following:

Do:

• Find a private place to talk.
• Remain calm.
• Be honest, open and up front with the child.
• Use age-appropriate language.
• Remain supportive to the child.
• Listen to the child.
• Stress that it is NOT the child's fault.
• Report the situation immediately.

Don't:

• Overreact.
• Make judgments
• Make promises
• Interrogate the child or try to investigate. This is especially important in sexual abuse cases.

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