Case Study
What is a physical sign of abuse that James reflected?
Poor Hygiene when arrives and mostly misses school days
What abuse is this video categorized towards
Emotional
What is the First important step when taking action?
Documentation
Who will you contact when you suspect abuse regarding a student?
Children's Protective Services
as an EA what is one thing you can you do throughout your work day, to take notice of a student who may be dealing with abuse?
Observe
What are emotional attributes that James projects?
Change in his behaviour
Is it better to document suspicious abuse for your records, or should you take next steps?
It is better to report suspected abuse, than just ignoring the situation because you're uncertain.
What step do you follow after you document the suspected abuse?
Consultation
Name one strategy that can assist the child through their situation?
Counselling
What form of abuse resembles the child being fearful, with marks all over there body?
Physical
how old and what grade is James currently in?
6 years old, and is attending second grade
what ABC category does Jay's brother effect by yelling at him before school fall under?
Setting Event
What step will you take next to ensure that taking action is proceeding?
Reporting
Where can the child stay temporary until the investigation is on-going?
Temporary Foster care
What form of abuse resembles a significantly decline in academics, while displaying more aggression?
Behavioural
What was a behavioural observation that Ms.Myers noticed?
James started presenting changes in his personality and attributes that we're affecting his overall self.
Who will you go to in the school regarding your concern of abuse?
Guidance Counsellor or Principal
What is the last step on taking action, to ensure the child is in a safe living/home environment?
Collaboration
Who is in charge to ensure the child is safe?
Children's Aid Society (CAS)
what form of abuse resembles signs of low self-esteem and sadness?
Emotional
What step did Ms.Myers take before reporting the situation?
Confronted the classroom teacher about her concern with her documentation, to see if they had the same concern or any documentation
What is your biggest obligation of an educator?
Children in your care (students)
What Act identifies the legal and ethical responsibilities for the duty to report any suspected harms to a student, and in what year was it implemented.
In 2017, they implemented the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA)
What is the end goal when reporting abuse?
Finding a safe environment for the child, with long term arrangements
What are the three different forms of abuse?
Emotional, Behavioural and physical