PPT-Implementing evidence-based practice for child neglect

Daniel J Whitaker PhD Shannon SelfBrown PhD Georgia State University National SafeCare Training and Research Center Todays Presentation Neglect basics Interventions for neglect Partner violence. 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 . By: Kaitlin Newhard. What is . the role of a caseworker?. The main responsibility of a child welfare social worker is to protect children from situations of abuse. . and . neglect also called . maltreatment. . 14-10-124(1.5)(a).. If yes, Court shall consider whether 1 of the parties has committed an act of child abuse/neglect or DV (preponderance). . §14-10-124(4)(a). .. . If yes, Court shall consider as PRIMARY concern, the safety and well-being of the child and the abused party . Dr. Helen Buckley. TIGALA conference. 27. th. January 2017. Killaloe Co. Clare. Why is neglect complicated?. We all know what neglect is, but it can be difficult to communicate what we think about it. implications . for . SABs, and for practitioners and managers. Michael Preston-Shoot (for the research team – Suzy Braye, David Orr and Michael Preston-Shoot). South West ADASS Conference, March 2016. 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.”. 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 . Student Support Services. Texas Family Code. Defines what constitutes child abuse. States the reporting requirements. Outlines consequences of not reporting. What is child abuse?. There are four major types of child maltreatment:. Electra ISD. Patty . Bruce,LBSW. Important Facts Concerning Child Abuse. Every . 8. minutes, a Child in Texas is abused or neglected. In FY2008,. 917. children in Archer, Clay, Montague, and Wichita counties were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect. Of those victims, . Implementing evidence-based practice for child neglect Daniel J. Whitaker, PhD Shannon Self-Brown, Ph.D. Georgia State University National SafeCare Training and Research Center Today’s Presentation ?. 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. .