PPT-Signs and Symptoms Child Abuse and Neglect

Quick Facts Four children die a day as a result of child abuse in the home in the US 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 . Introduction . - Child abuse and neglect is an international problem having victims of all ages, races, religions and socioeconomic background. Formerly called battered child syndrome, child abuse and neglect have been recently described as non-accidental injury { NAI}.. Program Agenda. 1. Reasons for Training. 2. Training Objectives. 3. . Types of Child Abuse. 4. . Definitions. 5. . Recognizing Abuse. 6. . Reporting Abuse. Reasons for Training. First, you see both children & parents and are in a position to see changes, problems, possible child abuse and to help parents find resources. 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 . Module 1. :. Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head . Trauma/. Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse. Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma. What Is Abusive Head Trauma. ?. Abusive head trauma, also called shaken baby syndrome (or SBS), goes by many other names, including inflicted traumatic brain injury and shaken impact syndrome. All of these names mean the same thing: an injury to a child's brain as a result of child . 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 . Discussing the recommendations. David Sanders, Ph.D.. Executive Vice President of . Systems Improvement, . Casey Family Programs. “Since 2012, directors of at least 16 state and county agencies have resigned or been fired. Nine states have passed sweeping reforms designed to protect more children. Those actions often followed public outrage over the deaths of children previously known to child protection agencies.”. ?. 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 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. . Reporting. It's not just what's right.... IT'S THE LAW!. Child Abuse. Child Abuse and Neglect. What the Law . R. equires. Warning Signs of Abuse. Warning Signs of Neglect. Reporting Procedures . Report of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect. Human Growth and Development. Terms. Abuse: . Includes. . physical. . abuse,. . neglect,. . emotional. . abuse. . and. . sexual . abuse. Child. . Protective. . Services. . (CPS):. . A. . government. CHILD PHYSICAL ABUSE Definition: Physical abuse occurs when a parent or a per Inflicts a physical injury to a child that is non-accidental, including bruises, bites, bone fractures, cuts, welts, NEGLECTPhysical indicators • Has not received attention for physical or medical problems • Medical needs are only cared for when urgent, has untreated dental needs • Has consistently bad hygiene Moving from Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting: Keeping Students Safe. MEGA 2023. Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention. Created by Act of Legislature in 1983. Community-Based Prevention Programs.