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Child Abuse Awareness

1 clock hour early childhood education training
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Myths About Abuse and Reporting

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If I make a report and it turns out to be false, then I am liable. ​
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
If the report is unsubstantiated, there are no repercussions to the reporter, as long as the report was made in “good faith.”​

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Abuse is most often committed by strangers.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Most abuse is committed by someone the victim/survivor knows and trusts.

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I have to be sure that abuse or neglect is happening to make a report.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Even if you just suspect child abuse, you are mandated to report. It’s not your responsibility to determine if it is  SUBSTANTIATED or TRUE.

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I have to find out more information, call the parents, and find evidence of abuse and neglect before I make a report.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
You do not have to be sure that abuse or neglect is occurring, nor do you have to be able to prove abuse or neglect.

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Child abusers are easy to identify.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Child abusers cannot be easily distinguished from others. They usually are not adults with mental illness or mental disabilities.  In fact, many offenders are up-standing community citizens.

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If child welfare professionals do not take the case, the child will be more vulnerable and my relationship with them will be compromised. ​
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
If child welfare professionals do not take the case, the report will be filed and could be important in compiling information, demonstrating a pattern, and showing support for a future investigation. ​

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Child sex offenders are creepy or weird looking. ​
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Child sex offenders usually present themselves very normally. Most will go to work and participate in community life without drawing attention to themselves.

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Since I see the child daily, I can monitor the child’s health and safety. I will make the report if things seem to get worse or if things are not better before a long break.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Report suspected child abuse neglect right away! Do not wait until there is a crises to make a report.

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If I am wrong, child welfare professionals could take away the child and it will be my fault.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Law enforcement will only remove the child as a last resort. In-Home Services and support to the family are the first options. Child welfare professionals will complete a thorough safety assessment and plan. The decision to remove a child from his or her home is not just based on the information that you share.

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Women never sexually abuse children.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Although the majority of child sex offenders are men, women are also known to sexually abuse children.

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He was sexually abused as a child, so he could not help it.
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
Some people who sexually abuse children were themselves sexually abused as children. However most people who have been sexually abused do NOT become sex offenders.

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It only happened once, and he promised it would never happen again
The Fact
The statement above is a myth. 
It is rare for a sexual offense to be a one-time occurrence, and generally sex offenders are prosecuted for fewer abuses than they have committed. Sex offenders have limited commitment to change as they have already crossed substantial legal, social, and ethical boundaries to commit the offense. Treatment for adult sex offenders, while important, has proven so far to have limited success in preventing re-offending. Treatment for adolescent sex offenders, however, is reaping more positive results.
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Course Navigation Menu

1.  Course Agenda
​2.  What does being a mandated reporter mean?​
3.  Potential Signs of Neglect or Abuse
4.  Discussion: Alleged Incidents at Work (1/4)
5.  Suspecting Abuse
6.  Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms​​
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7. Your Role as a Mandated Reporter​ (2/4)
8.  Responding to a Child's Disclosure
9.  Do's and Don'ts
10. Discussion: Responding to the Child (3/4)
11. Myths About Abuse and Reporting
12. Quiz (4/4)
13. Evaluation Form​
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