Chapter 10.2 Neglect, Abuse & Liability

Neglect & Abuse 1

100

The most visible type of child abuse

Non Accidental Physical Injury 

200

This occurs when someone acts in a way to scare, control, or isolate another

Emotional Abuse 

300

this is forcing a child to observe or engage in sexual activities with an adult

Sexual Abuse 

400

Children may show an unusual fear of adults because of this

physical abuse 

500

Childcare staff must know this, for protecting the children in their care.

their legal responsibilities

Mandated Reporting

100

Health-care workers, social workers, school administrators, and teachers are all considered to be these

Mandated Reporters 

200

this a formal document drawn up by elected officials that will explain your legal responsibilities and the penalties for failing to make a mandated report  

Statute

300

Your legal and ethical responsibility to disclose what you know about a child abuse case that will help the court protect the child may require you to do this. 

  testify in court.

400

This is the agency in Maine that handles child abuse reports/cases. (not in book)

DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) 

500

This is the phone number to call to make a mandated report in the state of Maine. (Not in book) 

1-800-452-1999

Liability/Privacy

100

having a responsibility that is upheld by the law

liability 

200

Every center should have this.  Information recorded on it is useful if parents or guardians bring legal action against the center. Parents also need information about the details of a child’s accident or injury.  

incident report form

300

Used to protect children from being picked up from the center by a stranger, unauthorized person, or even a noncustodial parent

transportation form  

400

The federal law that states that the center cannot give a child’s records to anyone other than parents without the parents’ permission.

 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

500

Early childhood center staff can receive punishment by law for failing to follow state licensing rules and regulations. They can be liable for failing to do these 13 things:

• obtain a signed health form from a licensed physician for each child;
• require all staff members and volunteers have a background check before working with children;
• keep medications in a securely locked location;
• provide safe indoor and outdoor equipment;
• maintain the required adult-child ratios at all times;
• provide proper supervision;
• provide proper food storage;
• maintain fence and door locks in proper condition;
• provide staff with information about children’s special needs;
• refrain from corporal (physical) punishment;
• provide a safe building;
• remove children who lack self-control and are a hazard to themselves as well as others; and
• cover electrical outlets.

Protection Education & Resiliency

100

This is the percentage of children experienced exposure to violence in the last year, either directly or indirectly.

60%

200

This is the ability to adapt to difficult situations, and cope with, and recover from setbacks. (definition is not clear in book, this question may require teacher help) 

Resiliency  

300

These are ways to foster resiliency.  

• consistency and predictability;
• developmentally appropriate limits;
• responsive and stimulating care;
• encouragement for persisting and exploring new opportunities;
• positive expectations;
• problem-solving skills;
• praise for efforts and accomplishments;
• verbal expressions of caring; and
• labels for feelings.

400

3.0 to 4.6 percent of all children experience sexual assault before this age. 

8

500

Children may have trouble identifying sexual abuse. Because of this, they need to know the difference between these two things. 

They also should know the correct names of what?

good touch and bad touch

private parts 

Neglect & Abuse 2

100

This is it is called when children do not receive the basic needs of life

Neglect 

200

This is sexual abuse by a relative

incest 

300

These are signs of what?

• often arrives early or is picked up late;
• wears inappropriate or unclean clothing;
• always seems hungry;
• has unmet medical needs;
• experiences poor hygiene that results in odor;
• may have physical injuries or may not be treated for illness.

Neglect

400

This is sexual contact made by someone outside the family with a child

Molestation 

500

Because of this reason, childcare staff/teachers may be the ones to notice signs that a child is experiencing neglect or abuse.

They are with the children for several hours a day