Types of Abuse
Reporting Child Abuse
Protecting our Children
Signs of Abuse
Protective Factors
100

Sexual activity toward or involving a child 

What is Sexual Abuse? 

100
Someone who is legally obligated to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect

Who is a Mandated Reporter? 

100

Process in which an employee's criminal history, and background is evaluated

What is a Background check? 

100

Fading bruises or other marks noticeable after an absence from the program

What is Physical Abuse?

100

Ability to manage stress and bounce back from challenges

What is Parental Resilience? 

200

Non-accidental physical harm to a child 

What is Physical Abuse? 

200

Department of Defense program designated to address child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.

What is FAP? 

200

The process of accurately signing in and out of the classroom, conducting name to face, and conducting head counts 

What is accountability? 

200

Frequent absences, begs for or steals food, lacks sufficient clothing for weather, lacks needed medical care 

What is Neglect? 

200

Knowing what to expect as children grow and the ability to meet a child’s needs at each stage of development

What is Knowledge of Child Development and Parenting 

300

A pattern of behavior that has a negative effect on a child's psychological well-being

What is Emotional Abuse? 

300

Individual who is assigned to investigate suspected child abuse reports 

Who is a Case worker? 

300

Policy that outlines what is appropriate and not appropriate when working with children in different age groups

What is the Guidance and Touch Policy? 

300

Difficulty walking or sitting, sudden change in appetite, suddenly refusing to change clothes 

What is Sexual Abuse? 

300

Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges

What are Concrete Supports in Times of Need? 

400

Failure to meet a child's basic needs

What is Neglect? 


400

Major system of intervention of child abuse and neglect

What is CPS? 

400

Central entrance, accompanying visitors, signing in and out at front desk 

What is access to the center? 

400

Extreme change in behavior, delay in physical or emotional development, lack of attachment to parent

What is Emotional Abuse? 

400

Understating that there are people who care about them and who they can call on for help 

What are Social Connections? 
500

Abuse or neglect that occurs outside of the home in a community or private setting 

What is Institutional Abuse? 

500

Information that is needed to make a report 

What is victims name, name and contact information of parents, reasons for suspected abuse/neglect, description of injuries if necessary, information disclosed by victim, location of victim, any other information related to events regarding incident? 

500

These groups are at the greatest risk for child abuse and neglect

Who are young children, children with disabilities, and children with challenging behaviors. 

500

Bruise like spots found on the buttocks or lower back.

What are Mongolian Spots? 

500

Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions and establish and maintain relationships

What is Social and Emotional Competence of Children?