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(Unit 1) Topic 6:  Child Abuse Awareness

​1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Unit 1 Topic 6 Agenda:

​Topic 6 Page 1

1. Unit 1 Topic 6 Agenda
2. ​What does being a mandated reporter mean?​
3. Potential Signs of Neglect or Abuse
4. Suspecting Abuse
5. Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms
6. Your Role as a Mandated Reporter​
7. Responding to a Child's Disclosure
8. Responding to the Child in Concerns of Abuse and Neglect "Do's" and "Don'ts"
9. Myths About Abuse and Reporting
10. End of Topic 6 Assessment Quiz
11. Professional Portfolio RC VI-3  Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect​​

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• Unit 1 Synopsis and Checklist

Topic 6 Course Description:
1 Clock Hour
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

Though everyone should report child abuse, a number of professionals must report abuse or be held liable by law. Caregivers, teachers and other professionals in positions that have close and frequent contact with children are considered “mandated reporters” of abuse. The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe how, when, and to whom a report must be filed
• Identify your rights to confidentiality and immunity as a mandated reporter
• State consequences of failing to report
• Recognize and explain the role of early childhood educators in reporting child abuse and neglect
• Identify warning signs and indicators of abuse and neglect

Meet our Team of Trainers
​This topic has been collaboratively created, organized, and developed by our team of trainers, educators, administrators and specialists. We strive to maintain high quality online training methods while adhering to DEL standards for adult learning and meeting the needs of our students.
For more trainer information please visit the links below.​

• Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed, Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology
• Claudette Lindquist, HD M.A, Part-time STARS Trainer
• Genie Skinner, Director of Online Program Administration ​​

TRAINING REFERENCES

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