Summary

Review

Child abuse and neglect is not just a problem for the abused/neglected child; it is a problem that affects all of us. No situation of abuse/neglect can be addressed until a report is received. Your role as a teacher is critical in addressing this problem. It is our hope that the information presented in this online training helps you with the difficult tasks of recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

Course content questions can be directed to Child Protective Services at your local department of social services or to the Child Protective Services Unit, Virginia Department of Social Services at (804)726-7555.

Check Your Knowledge
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Answer these True/False Questions.

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  The goal of Child Protective Services is to protect the child by removing him or her to a safe environment while conducting a Child Protective Services investigation. True False

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  Corporal punishment is reportable as suspected child abuse. True False

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  Failure to obtain immunizations or other preventive health care is reportable as medical neglect. True False

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  Truancy is an issue that should be reported to Child Protective Services after the child has accumulated five unexcused absences. True False

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  Children living in poverty are considered victims of neglect due to their family's inability to adequately provide for them. True False

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  When a child discloses to you that he or she has been abused, you should call his or her parents to confirm what you have been told by the child. True False

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  Children with disabilities are at a greater risk for abuse and neglect than the general population of children. True False

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  Due to the confidentiality of Child Protective Services information, mandated reporters cannot receive feedback from the Child Protective Services worker regarding the outcome of the report. True False

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  When a child discloses abuse or neglect to you it is important for you to reassure the child that everything will be all right and that no one will harm him or her again. True False

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  If a student confides in you that he or she is being abused, it is important for you to maintain the confidence and provide support to the child until he or she is comfortable with your making a referral to Child Protective Services. True False

Additional Resources

We hope you have found this online training valuable. For additional learning resources on this topic, go to the Resources page. A link to the Resources page is also available at the top of each page on this web site.

The Resources page contains printable handouts, a complete bibliography, web links, hotline resources, and the full-length video entitled Protecting Children: A Mandated Reporter's Guide to Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.

Professional Development Points

Five Professional Development Points are awarded to Virginia teachers who complete this training module. You must complete an evaluation in order to request a Certificate of Completion for this course.

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