Child Abuse: Recognize and Report, Community Involvement, Teacher's Perspective

🎥 The video aims to help mandated reporters recognize and report child abuse.

🔎 A teenager opened up about being abused by her mother, but was initially hesitant to tell anyone.

🤝 The reporter provided a safe space for the teenager to share her experience and seek help.

🔍 Recognizing signs of child abuse and the importance of reporting

⚠️ The impact of not reporting child abuse

🚩 Red flags of potential child abuse

🔴 Children withdrawing can be a sign of abuse.

📞 Mandated reporters should make an immediate phone report to Child Welfare Services if they suspect abuse.

🕒 Written reports should be submitted within 36 hours.

📢 The person who receives the disclosure and has suspicion of abuse must make the report.

💬 When a child discloses abuse, it's important to provide comfort, reassurance, and a safe space for them to share.

❌ Avoid getting angry, making negative statements, promising outcomes, or interrogating the child when they disclose abuse.

🔍 The majority of child abuse reports in California involve neglect.

🏠 The Voluntary Family Maintenance program provides support to families to prevent abuse and neglect.

⏱️ Immediate danger cases are responded to immediately, while less urgent cases have a 10-day window for contact.

🔍 Recognizing and identifying red flags of child abuse is crucial.

👥 As teachers, we have a responsibility as mandated reporters to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

🚨 Reporting any suspicion of child abuse can make a significant positive impact on a child's life.