I ndiana is a mandatory reporting state Any person who has reason to believe a child is being abused or neglected shall make a report Medical professionals school personnel amp ID: 910574
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Who should report
?
I
ndiana
is a mandatory reporting state.
Any
person
who has
reason to believe a child is being abused
or neglected
shall make a
report
Medical
professionals, school personnel &
law enforcement
officials have a higher duty to report
abuse or
neglect
Slide2Child Abuse and Neglect
The school should make no attempt to investigate suspected child abuse, nor should the school inform parents of suspicions, or that a report has been made. At the point it is determined that DCS should be called, further questioning from school personnel must cease unless instructed otherwise by DCS. If school personnel suspects child abuse, no further information is needed. DCS and law enforcement are responsible for the investigation, not the school.
Slide3Child Abuse and Neglect
Both DCS case managers and law enforcement personnel will present proper identification documents (ID cards or their equivalents) to the school representative.
Slide4Child Abuse and NeglectInvestigations our 1:1 with DCS:
The
detective or DCS case manager will conduct the interview. Current research of child interviewing techniques suggests that the optimal conditions for a successful interview of a child exist when the child is placed in a one-on-one situation with the interviewer. Experts in the field indicate that when more than one adult (authority figure) is present at the initial interview, there is an unavoidable element of coercion and a natural tendency on the part of the child to want to please and tell the adults what the child thinks the adults want to hear.
Slide5What is Physical Abuse?
Any
non-accidental physical injury to a child caused by a parent or caregiver that results in or threatens serious injury.
Slide6Recognizing signsPhysical Abuse - Potential Signs
– Unexplained marks on the body
• Possible examples: Cuts, bruises, welts, burns, lumps, bumps, black eyes, fractures, or dislocations
– Bruises or welts in various stages of healing, or in clusters or patterns in the shape of an object
• Possible examples: Patterns that look like a belt or an electrical cord
– Pattern burns, burns in the shape of a specific object, or scald burns.
• Possible examples: Cigarette or iron burns
Slide7Recognizing signs• Emotional Abuse – Potential Signs – Considers or attempts suicide
–
Demonstrates self-harming behaviors
–
Gets pleasure from hurting others, pets, or
other animals
–
Exhibits difficulty in forming
positive relationships
–
Demonstrates defiant behavior
–
Is unable to trust others
–
Is unable to identify with others
–
Experiences speech and eating disorders
Slide8What Is neglect?Parent, guardian or custodian does not
supply child
with:
-
Shelter
-
Food
-
Education
-
Clothing
-
Medical Care
-
Supervision
Slide9Recognizing signsNeglect – Potential Physical Signs
–
Dirty, smelly, torn, or inappropriate clothing
for the
circumstances
–
Developmental lags
–
Underweight
• Neglect – Potential Behavioral
Signs
–
Inactive
–
Begging for or stealing food
–
Reports being left alone
–
Alcohol or drug use
–
Always tired
Slide10What is sexual abuse?Usually is unwanted sexual behavior by
a person
upon another or when consent for
such behavior
cannot be given.
Indiana
has
several statutes
that define sexual abuse.
Slide11Recognizing signsSexual Abuse – Potential Signs
–
Sexual knowledge beyond what is age-appropriate
–
Recurring pain or itching in genital or anal areas
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Sexually transmitted disease
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Frequent bladder or urinary tract infections
–
Genital injury
–
Unexplained fear
–
Sexual acting-out behavior
–
Drawing sexually graphic pictures
Slide12Indiana Code § 31-33-5-1 et. seq.
If
any staff member suspects any type of abuse they are required to call CPS and report the allegations IMMEDIATELY to DCS or Law Enforcement.
After
making the report they will
notify the school administrator.
Slide13Who do I call?Reports of child abuse and neglect are to be made to the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at
1-800-800-5556.
Slide14Summary
Child
abuse or neglect suspected.
Do
not investigate the child or call the parent.
Report
to the Indiana Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-800-5556). (It is recommended that you identify yourself as a school professional).
4. Report
to your school administrator
.
5. Have
administrator sign the
Child Abuse or Neglect Form found on the T Drive.