Child Abuse Reporting
Suicide/Self-Injury
Threats
Miscellaneous
100

In addition to calling CPS after suspected abuse/neglect, what do you have to do within 48 hours?

Complete an electronic report through the intranet

100

True or False. It is okay to allow another student to report escort a suicidal student to the office if you are unable to leave your classroom. 

False

100

What is a threat?

expression of intent to do harm or act out violently against someone or something

100

One of your students asks to meet with you during Bruin Block. She is a student you know very well. She confides in you that she is having thoughts of hurting herself. After a long conversation, she says "please don't tell anyone. I don't want my parents to find out." What do you do? 

Validate her feelings and how much you care. Let her know that you are not able to keep confidentiality in this situation but that you will support her in the way that is most comfortable for her. Escort her to counseling office.

200

True or False:

An educator can be fined or go to jail for not reporting suspected abuse/neglect.

True

200

True or False. One small action of support can save a life.

True

200

What are 2 examples of threats?

online threat to blow up the school

verbal threat -"I'm going to beat you up after school"

200
You are scrolling through Instagram and notice that a student posted that they are going to end their life that night. What do you do?

If imminent, call 911 immediately. Call principal.

300

If a student reports that a bruise on their body was caused by their same-aged peer/boyfriend/girlfriend, do you report this to CPS?

No. While it still needs to be addressed, this is not a CPS issue.
300

When you become aware of a suicidal statement/gesture, where do you bring the student?

Counseling office 

300

When you become aware of a threatening statement/gesture, what do you do?

Contact admin (escort student or call for escort)

300

True or False. Good Samaritan laws protect mandatory reporters from retaliation.

True - better to over report than under report. Err on side of caution.

400

Name 3 examples of abuse that require reporting.

Physical, sexual, psychological

and neglect

400
True or False. When you become aware of a suicidal statement or gesture, it is important to share this information with your whole team so they are informed.

False

400

What should you do if you become aware of a threat against other after school hours? 

If it's imminent, contact law enforcement immediately. Otherwise, contact principal to inform about the situation.

400
If I am not sure how to fill out the child abuse form or handle an emotional concern, who can I seek for support? 

counselors, social worker, school psych, admin

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