Abuse/Neglect 1
True or False: In NYC, over 75% of SCR calls are about neglect rather than abuse.
True
______ abuse inflicting or allowing someone to inflict physical injury other than by accidental means. This includes shaking, beating, biting, kicking, punching, and burning.
What is Physical Abuse
When am I mandated to report?
Mandated reporters are required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when, in their professional capacity, they are presented with reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment
True or False: As a mandated reporter it is your responsibility to collect as much information as possible.
False: What? Where? When? By Whom?
Do not attempt to further investigate on your own.
The school nurse sent a letter with my daughter claiming she needs glasses. No one in my family wears glasses, and I won’t make my daughter wear them. Is this a reportable case?
Yes, medical neglect.
A parent or caregiver is required to supply adequate medical, dental, optical and surgical care for a child under 18 years old. This medical care includes seeking adequate treatment for conditions that impair, or threaten to impair, the child’s mental, emotional or physical condition. Failure to do so is __________
What is medical neglect
True or False: A child who is consistently exposed to negative and abusive statements, is likely to suffer from emotional abuse that can impair his or her psychological development
True: this is considered verbal abuse.
What information do I need to make a report?
True or False: Asking leading questions can retraumatize the child and can contaminate the investigation
True, avoid questions like "He/She hurt you, didn't they?"
Jake is 14 years old. His older brother, Sam (22 years old) sometimes brings his girlfriend back to their family home. Jake tells you he witnessed his brother having intercourse with his girlfriend on the sofa the other night. He says it happens often but “[doesn’t] see a big deal. Is this reportable?
Yes, sexual abuse.
________ includes incest, rape, obscene sexual performance, fondling a child’s genitals, intercourse, sodomy, and any other contact such as exposing a child to sexual activity or exhibitionism, or commercial exploitation such as prostitutions of a minor or production of pornographic materials
What is sexual abuse
______includes failure to enroll a school-age child in school, allowing unexplained absences from school, refusal of re c o m m e n d e d remedial services without good reason, and failure to respond to attendance questions
What is educational neglect
True or False: After you call the SCR and the report is accepted, you have completed the process.
False: You must prepare and submit a written report using the LDSS-2221A form within 48 hours after making the oral report to SCR. Notify Mr. Santos, Ms. Regina or Ms. Thomas.
True or False: Ask the student to remove an article of clothing to see the suspected area of injury is part of your investigation.
False: Never ask a student to remove an article of clothing, touch, or invade the adolescent's space. Do not attempt to investigate physical signs.
My neighbor goes out drinking regularly. She comes home drunk, can’t make dinner or tend to the children and she passes out. Can she be reported for child abuse?
Yes, alcohol abuse.
Ture or False: Children who grow up in homes involving the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs are more likely to be maltreated as well as physically and emotionally neglected.
True: 70% of the cases investigated by ACS involve some form of substance abuse
______ is the failure by the parent or caregiver to p rovide food, clothing or shelter. It also includes abandonment, inadequate supervision of a child by a parent or caregiver, and excessive corporal punishment.
What is Physical Neglect/ Inadequate Guardianship
True or False: Education reporters are among the largest reporter groups.
True: Education reporters make up 18% of calls
True or False: If you make a report and it is not accepted by the SCR. You will receive disciplinary consequences.
False: Those who make a report in good faith are protected from legal risks.
My child is 17 years old and refuses to attend school. It is beyond my control to ensure his attendance. Can I be charged with educational neglect?
No, children age 17 and over have a right to determine whether or not they attend school.
True or False: For all sexual acts, a person is deemed legally capable of consent if he or she is under 17 years old, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless.
False: 17 is the legal age of consent.
___________ is the failure of a parent or caregiver to supply a child with the love and support necessary for a healthy emotional development. Examples include failure to provide warmth, attention, supervision, affection, praise or encouragement to a child
What is emotional abuse
What are the 3 important details to record in your personal notes after you place a call with the SCR?
Caller I.D. Number, Type of Abuse, Time and date of call
True or False: You should contact the parent/guardian of the student after making a report.
False: It is better not to contact parents before making a report. Under certain conditions you may need to maintain open communication with the parents. Always check with a member of the Guidance Department first.
I discipline my children by hitting them with a belt. This is how I was raised and choose to raise my children. I was told by neighbors that I risk being reported if I continue. Is this true?
Yes. Hitting a child may cause physical and psychological injury.