Chapter 1: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania, 2nd Edition (Renewal Licensure) (Mandatory) 2 CE Hours Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Continuing Education Provider (Pennsylvania Department of State – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training Provider # CACE000025). Course overview
Child abuse and neglect remains a significant problem for us all in the U.S. as well as in Pennsylvania. Approximately 3.5 million children in the U.S. were the subjects of at least one child abuse or neglect report (United States Department of Health and Human Services [HHS], 2019). In Pennsylvania Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Evaluate possible clinical, behavioral, and physical indicators of suspected child abuse and neglect to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect.
alone, there were 46,208 reports of suspected child and student abuse in 2017 (HHS, 2019). This course provides the details of the identification, assessment, and reporting of child abuse and reviews Pennsylvania state laws regarding child abuse and neglect.
Explain criteria of mandated reporters in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Apply the requirements and protocol for reporting child abuse or neglect in Pennsylvania. Describe the scope of human trafficking and identify human trafficking victims at risk.
INTRODUCTION
Child abuse and neglect is a public health concern around the world, with well-established impacts and costs to children, families, and society. While mandated reporters make most reports, child abuse is still underreported, and many mandated reporters fail to report known and suspected cases (Baker et al., 2021). Health and behavioral impacts are substantial and well established for physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic violence (Baker et al., 2021). Many children experience multiple forms of maltreatment, which produces more severe outcomes. Chronic stress causes subsequent effects on health and functioning, and evidence also indicates effects on brain development (Baker et al., 2021). Child abuse and neglect is defined as “an act or failure to act by a parent, caregiver, or other person defined by state Case study Mary is a thin, multiracial second grader at your elementary school who has limited mastery of the English language. Her teacher, Mrs. Anderson, is in your office to discuss the concerns she has with regard to Mary’s peer relationships. Mrs. Anderson reports that Mary was retained in the first grade, and her scores indicate that she is in danger of failing again. Her father will not allow her or her brother to participate in the after-school tutoring program on the school campus. Mrs. Anderson has made several attempts to get the parents in for a conference. Her mother is out of town again working, according to Mary. Her father, a former military officer, told Mrs. Anderson at parent pick-up two weeks ago that he would be in the following Monday. He has not shown up, nor has he returned any of her calls. When Mary’s mom is in town, she does return Mrs. Anderson’s messages and shows concern for Mary’s academic progress. It has been observed that Mary tends to
law that results in physical abuse, neglect, medical neglect, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or presents an imminent risk of harm to a child” (National Academy of Sciences, 2018). Child abuse and neglect are a significant problem in the U.S. as well as in Pennsylvania. Approximately 3.5 million children in the U.S. were the subjects of at least one child abuse or neglect report in 2017 (HHS, 2021). In Pennsylvania alone, there were approximately 42,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect in that same year (HHS, 2021). These children need to be protected by everyone to prevent them from experiencing the trauma and outcomes associated with child abuse and neglect. Therefore, a discussion of definitions, protocols, and penalties is important in understanding when and how to report a single act, or a continuing act, of child abuse and/or neglect. seek the approval of all adults and does not play with any of the girls in her class. Students have asked Mrs. Anderson why Mary never eats. From time to time, Mary will interact with the male students, but only if it involves some sort of physical challenge. The last time Mary challenged one of the boys to a race, she fell and hurt her arm and legs. After going to the nurse, it was found that she had old bruises on the knuckles of both hands as well as her legs. When asked how she got them, Mary replied, “My Dad, he has me boxing ’cause I gotta get tough and shape up.” According to her, her dad says her weight is getting out of control and that’s why she doesn’t eat lunch some days. When questioned about the old bruises on her legs, Mary said she fell. Mary asked if she could go back to class and asked that the nurse not call her dad.
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