Supporting Mandated Reporters of Suspected Child Abuse

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About this Course:

Supporting Mandated Reporters of Suspected Child Abuse is composed of 11 sections. The course begins by providing an overview of the types and symptoms of child abuse, and defines who are mandated reporters and discusses several examples of federal and state laws and regulations related to the reporting of suspected child abuse. Some national statistics are shared around who are the victims of child abuse and who the reporters of suspected child abuse are.

The course focuses on the legal and other reasons for reporting suspected child abuse. We also examine a study that looked at the reasons why mandated reporters sometimes do not file a report even when they suspect child abuse. The course provides recommendations for policies and procedures that programs and organizations can implement to ensure that mandated reporters are supported and protected, and to ensure that when staff suspects that a child has been abused that a report is made to authorities.

Finally, several anecdotes regarding actual cases of suspected child abuse are described along with the reasons why a report must be filed.

After learners complete this course, the instructor will be available for optional “office hours” sessions. Learners seeking a 1:1 virtual meeting with the instructor may purchase these “office hours” meetings in 15-, 30-, or 60-minute increments.

• Office Hours: https://calendly.com/alanmguttman/15-minute-office-hours

There are 11 Sections in this Course:

• Overview & Types of Abuse
• Identifying Abuse
• Behavioral Indicators
• Types of Abuse & Neglect & Abuse Fatalities
• Mandated Reporters & The Role of Parents
• Reasons for Reporting & Provide Assistance
• Reporting Laws
• Categories of Reporters & Personal Concerns
• Effects of Report & System Concerns
• Individual & Organizational Procedures
• Knowledge Assessment

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will understand the barriers and challenges to consistent reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Participants will learn to develop strategies to support mandated reporters.
• Participants will discuss and plan to develop policies and procedures to ensure effective and consistent reporting of suspected child abuse.

Target Audience:

• Educators
• Health Professionals
• Law Enforcement
• Trainers
• Leaders

Certificate:

• Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a digital Certificate of Achievement from Global Childhood Academy.
• Learners must achieve a minimum of 70% score in the final Knowledge Assessment to pass this course.

About the Instructor:

Alan Guttman

Alan Guttman is the Principal Consultant at Alan Guttman Consulting. He earned an M.A. degree in early childhood education from New York University and has served children birth to 12 years old and their families for over 40 years as a Head Start director; public school district child development program administrator; education specialist; teacher; parent educator; and college adjunct faculty member. Most recently Alan was the Director of Early Childhood Policy & Systems at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education.

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