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Possible indicators of physical abuse include:
Possible indicators of physical abuse include:
- Unexplained marks on the body
- Bruises or welts in various stages of healing
- Burns that are in patterns
- All of the above (correct)
Neglect occurs when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide which of the following:
Neglect occurs when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide which of the following:
- Adequate supervision, medical care, food, clothing and/or shelter (correct)
- Schooling, school supplies, appropriate school clothes
- Up to date immunizations
- All of the above
Which of the following may be an indicator of sexual abuse?
Which of the following may be an indicator of sexual abuse?
- Sexual knowledge beyond what is age appropriate
- Recurring pain and itching in the genitals
- Wearing or sleeping with multiple layers of clothing
- All of the above (correct)
A Mandated Reporter is any person required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
A Mandated Reporter is any person required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Which of the following are Mandated Reporters?
Which of the following are Mandated Reporters?
What is the role of a Mandated Reporter?
What is the role of a Mandated Reporter?
Illinois law requires all Mandated Reporters to call the Hotline if they have reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
Illinois law requires all Mandated Reporters to call the Hotline if they have reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
A Mandated Reporter should ask the child for every detail of the abuse or neglect before calling the Hotline.
A Mandated Reporter should ask the child for every detail of the abuse or neglect before calling the Hotline.
A child must tell you he or she is being abused before you can call the Hotline.
A child must tell you he or she is being abused before you can call the Hotline.
Suspected child abuse and neglect should be reported:
Suspected child abuse and neglect should be reported:
After making a child abuse report to the Hotline, the Mandated Reporter must submit a written confirmation of the report within ____________ hours.
After making a child abuse report to the Hotline, the Mandated Reporter must submit a written confirmation of the report within ____________ hours.
Mandated Reporters have the right to which of the following?
Mandated Reporters have the right to which of the following?
Mandated Reporters fulfill their legal obligation by telling their supervisors about their suspicions of abuse.
Mandated Reporters fulfill their legal obligation by telling their supervisors about their suspicions of abuse.
What does PANDA stand for?
What does PANDA stand for?
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Study Notes
Indicators of Abuse
- Physical abuse may manifest as unexplained marks, bruises, welts in different healing stages, and patterned burns.
- Neglect is characterized by a lack of adequate supervision, medical care, food, clothing, and shelter.
Sexual Abuse Indicators
- Signs may include inappropriate sexual knowledge for the child’s age, recurring pain or itching in the genitals, and dressing in multiple layers.
Mandated Reporters
- A Mandated Reporter is legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect.
- Common Mandated Reporters include teachers, social workers, and clergy.
Responsibilities of Mandated Reporters
- Mandated Reporters do not conduct investigations or detailed interviews with children; they must report suspicions to the appropriate hotline immediately.
- Reporting must occur as soon as abuse or neglect is suspected, not after notifying parents or gathering evidence.
Legal Obligations
- Mandated Reporters in Illinois must contact the hotline upon reasonable belief of abuse or neglect.
- They must submit written confirmation of their report within 48 hours.
Rights of Mandated Reporters
- Reporters can request the full name of hotline workers, speak to supervisors if there are disagreements, and ask for a second review of investigation decisions.
Common Misconceptions
- Reporting obligations are not fulfilled by merely informing supervisors about suspicions of abuse.
- A child's disclosure of abuse is not a prerequisite for making a report to the hotline.
Preventive Measures
- PANDA: A program aimed at preventing abuse and neglect through increased dental awareness.
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