PDF-ollowing a child abuse/neglect

legal notes F investigation a child protective services CPS investigator usually in consultation with his or her supervisor determines if the report should be sub stantiated or unsubstantiat. Policies and Procedures. Reporting abuse or neglect. Terms to know:. Abuse-. Causing or allowing mental or emotional injury. Physical injury or a genuine threat of physical injury. Failure to prevent an act, by another person, that results in physical injury. Standard 3 Objective 1e. Child abuse. When . is it . not ok. to keep a child’s confidence?. . When . you think there has been abuse of any . kind. Fear. is one of the main reasons why . children don’t tell about . Standard 3 Objective 1e. Child abuse. When . is it . not ok. to keep a child’s confidence?. . When . you think there has been abuse of any . kind. Fear. is one of the main reasons why . children don’t tell about . . MISSION. :. Partnering with our community to protect those in harm’s way and help all people in need.. Accuracy * Quality * Customer Service. What We Do. The Hotline call center processes reports of suspected child abuse / neglect 7 days a week 365 days year (. Daniel J. Whitaker, PhD. Shannon Self-Brown, Ph.D.. Georgia State University. National SafeCare Training and Research Center. Today’s Presentation. Neglect basics. Interventions for neglect. Partner violence. Quick Facts. Four . children die a day as a result of child abuse in the home in the U.S. . Child . abuse is the leading . cause . of death in children ages four and younger. . Annually. , 3 million cases of child abuse and neglect are reported to CPS agencies in the . July 2017. Procedures for Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect. It is the . LEGAL OBLIGATION . of all . mandatory reporters . to . directly report . suspected child abuse/neglect to the . Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS. Family Café Presentation. June 2018. Barbara Palmer. APD Director . . Rick. . Scott. . Governor. 1. Florida Statute 415- Adult Protective Services Act. GANE AppGeorgia Abuse Neglect Exploitation GANE AppLaw enforcement/Adult Protective Services frequently encounter situations where someone appears to have been abused neglected or exploitedWhere perso ?. 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 & . Child Guidance. Last year:. 231 Texas children died because of abuse or neglect at the hands of their parents or guardians.. 65,948 children were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect.. 17,108 children were removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect.. Child abuse happens in all cultural, ethnic, and income groups. . Child . abuse can be . physical. , emotional/verbal, sexual or through neglect. . Abuse . may cause serious injury to . the . child and may even result in death. . Chapter 9 383 Good Health Handbook 2015 Chapter 9 : Child Abuse What is the Law? P. 385 When and How to Report p. 3 85 When a Child Tells You a bout Abuse p. 3 Types of Abuse p. 3 88  Ch ild Negl Talosig. , MD. Child. Refers o person below eighteen (18) years of age . or. Those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition.