It's now my pleasure to turn it back over to Benjamin and Sangeeta, who are going to do some Q&A to answer some of the questions that we think are probably top of mind for many of you. The new coursework may be counted as 2.0 contact hours of nursing continuing education. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean Again, my father beats me every day. It provides information about the types of abuse, facts, consequences, what are risk factors, what are indicators, how do you approach this. Courseware. I know many of you know about the active supervision work that we've been doing. The stark reality in 21st-century America is that child abuse is reported to authorities every ten seconds.During the time they are being trafficked, 30-88% of survivors of human trafficking see a healthcare provider. save, and print your certificate. There are two places that we want to direct you. The Mandated Reporter online training Certificate is designed to help early childhood and school-age professionals understand their responsibilities as mandated reporters, who must report any suspicion of child maltreatment. Our last poll. And the Office of Head Start expects that after a grantee determines the behavior or practices harmful to a child, each incident is carefully assessed by the grantee and appropriate action will be taken holistically. It results in what are called externalizing behaviors when people act out to deal with the trauma that they've experienced as children. Expect instructions for partners related to actions and process changes through regular communication channels including email messages and websites. And one of the things I would say that we've done that almost no other training has done is, we've actually evaluated to see if this training is actually effective, and our data show that it is. Child Abuse and Neglect, National Centers: Unfortunately, we only have about seven minutes left. Next slide, please. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Professional Development & Continuing Education does not provide Act 31 credits. Dr. Sangeeta Parikshak: Thank you, Nancy. The Volunteer Training Module for Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - California is a two hour training that includes four sections. What Will You Learn? And that that's sometimes more difficult to recognize than someone was asking about a child who was being denied access to water. Dr. Parikshak: And this can be really, really tough. But long term, these effects are even greater. Progress is saved at the end of each section, so you can complete it at your own pace. I've seen a little bit of conversation in the chat about this. Early Head Start? THE INDUSTRY LEADER FOR ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Next slide, please. A certificate of attendance is sent to those who complete the course. We appreciate you taking the time to learn about your responsibilities as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. You can see that most of you are coming from a Head Start or Early Head Start program. We've pulled together kind of some commonly asked questions, sort of anticipating maybe what you all may want to know. Does between the explanation and what we're seeing makes sense? Mandated reporters can participate in this 2-hour web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Updates for health care workers, license holders, county and tribal workers, grantees and other program administrators. Benjamin: What the learning program sort of entails sort of from a substance standpoint is presenting you, helping you understand what are the common signs and symptoms and factors related to child abuse that includes handouts that you can print, you can download, you can share electronically help you as a learner develop your skills for how and when to gather information. The Mandated Reporter online training Certificate is designed to help early childhood and school-age professionals understand their responsibilities as mandated reporters, who must report any suspicion of child maltreatment. The research suggests that the true number is really two to three times that. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. You can reach it help desk either by phone or email. Federal law says that each Head Start program must reserve at least 10% of their enrollment for children with disabilities. If we're going to do that well, then we need to calibrate with ourselves and our colleagues. Act 31 clearance approved by the PA Department of Human Services. New York State recognizes that certain professionals are specially equipped to fulfill the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. Does this make sense to you?. Psychologically, behaviorally, the impact of child abuse in early years extends throughout people's lifetime. Next slide, please. OK, let's share the results. Those of us who work with and care for children, we have a profound responsibility to protect the children that are under our care. Head Start also serves children across the country, including American Indian and Alaska native children, who have the highest rate of victimization, according to a Children's Bureau data report that just came out in 2019. I think this can be really, really difficult when a family has an allegation against them. 2-contact-hour PA child abuse training for LICENSE RENEWAL. I think the questions we need to ask ourselves is, does this make sense? This information, again, is in your handout. Questia. This course includes audio which you will check on the next screen. The idea of a belief A belief is the holding of an idea to be true. Next slide, please. Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. In good faith means that The law says, Good faith is when I'm acting not in bad faith. Bad faith is what I'm reporting in order to get someone in trouble. Course(s) within this mandated reporter online training program may require observation, assessment, and practical application of learning principles in an early childhood learning environment. but the goal is to really give you a learning experience that you find valuable. It results in depression. What are the kinds of symptoms that child might complain about? Next slide, please. Because many states have specific state requirements, so in Pennsylvania, for it to qualify as a state approved mandated reporter training, it has to include a whole bunch of things that are very specific to Pennsylvania. I will say, first of all, just from personal experience, I know that reporting child abuse is emotionally challenging, and it can be very stressful and frightening for some. There may be other reasons that we didn't include here, but we wanted to pick these three because we thought that probably these would speak to some of the motivation that many of you had for choosing to spend an hour of your time with us today. They can't defend themselves. If what we're doing is trying to protect children and to help families flourish, we need to really be sort of reflective about what those assumptions are and when those assumptions are appropriate and when they're not. What are the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect? We really wanted to know who is joining us today so we had some idea of who we were reaching. You will receive a certificate for your records upon completion of the training. How long it will take depends on your learning style. ), Must be able to speak, read, and write well enough in the language the course is presented in to understand and complete the course material. New York State Senate, Laws of New York - External link opens new window. That's both in terms of understanding the child and understanding the family and understanding when risk rises to the level that we need to take action, but also thinking more broadly about what kinds of actions should we be taking. We intend that as a function of watching today's webinar, you will be able to define the role of a mandated reporter in Head Start and Early Head Start programs, as well as any other early care and education program that you may be working in. Mandated reporters can access DCFS free on-line Mandated Reporter Training by clicking on this link: DCFS Training. Why don't we play the clip and then I'll just explain that a little bit. This course meets the New York State Education Department mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. Again, check all that apply. And also, making sure that you only release children to an authorized adult. These societal costs are large. Let me ask you, Sangeeta, as someone who knows the Head Start system, what's the best way for early childhood professionals to support a family when they actually do report? Actually, one of the folks from the iPD, Brittany King, is here today, and she has recorded this great video, Getting Started with the iLookOut for Child Abuse Course. We want to make sure that we address this and that we talk about this very openly in how to ensure that this doesn't continue to happen. Professionals who frequently encounter children in their work are in the best position to There she is on the screen. Even in a situation where you're about to call Child Protective Services, they have a lot of strengths and addressing that first and foremost can go a long way. Providing a mandated reporter training is really going to, I think, help move the needle forward in this work, and I'm just so thrilled that so many folks have joined us for this discussion of this training today. Also with us today is Sarah Dore. You have to complete the evaluation in order to get your certificate, so complete the evaluation. If you have specific questions related to taking the course or getting your CEUs at the end of the course that are sort of logistical challenges, we encourage you to reach out directly to the iPD help desk. After more than twenty years, Questia is discontinuing operations as of Monday, December 21, 2020. What Will You Learn? The general training module is all inclusive, non-profession specific, and should be taken by every Mandated Reporter. Find stories, updates and expert opinion. Also, is this likely to impact the child in a negative way? There were a couple of great questions that I just couldn't get to. For many people, reporting can be a very stressful matter so iLookOut also tries to help prepare you for making a report, to understand what it is you'll be expected to provide in terms of information when you call to make a report, and we also give you some worksheets and other materials that will help you write those things down so that the experience of actually reporting is not particularly stressful. You will Learn. And then, this is where you'll find the information about the iLookOut course. The iLookOut project provides evidence-based courses to help promote child well-being, particularly as it relates to child maltreatment and its consequences. His scholarship is focused on conceptual and applied aspects of both medical decision- making and protecting children from abuse. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end. We have some health care providers, which is exciting. Next slide, please. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. Dr. Parikshak: Thank you, Benjamin. Another topic of interest was to get additional professional development time, clock hours. One of the things we really hope to do, though, is to help move people upstream, so that we're looking for, so that the things that come before abuse We're looking for stressors, and we're looking for ways that we can reach out and help support families. As we mentioned at the beginning of this webinar, Head Start programs are strongly reminded that anyone who works in the program, including volunteers, are prohibited from engaging in any kind of punishment that can be harmful to a child. Please don't close out. Welcome to CWSE5691 - Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators. Here's what we are planning to cover for you today. I know we don't know each other very well. I'm showing you some of what is in this collection of resources on child abuse and neglect, again, in our safety practices. Once the course has been successfully completed, a permanent copy of the certificate would need to be maintained in the event of a license audit. Steve: We can hear you. I'm sure that more people are still wanting to log in. New York State recognizes that certain professionals are specially equipped to fulfill the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. Progress is saved at the end of each section, so you can complete it at your own pace. Sangeeta? What I really like about the training that you're going to hear about today is that it takes into account the CAPTA definition, but it also takes into account the Head Start Program Performance Standards safety practice requirements. You will receive a credit for two hours of training on this topic. Professionals like teachers, nurses, or police officers whose work Mandated Reporters are a critical part of Maine's Child protection system and act as an early warning network to identify suspected child abuse and neglect; promptly enough to avoid serious and long term damage to a child. Mandated Reporters are required by law to report child abuse and/or neglect to a county or law enforcement. And they have both immediate and long-term effects. Those requirements state that, all staff and consultants follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities. The challenge is, because children don't come with a book, you can't open up to page 42 and say, ah, this is what this means. Participants will learn about reporting requirements, signs and symptoms of various types of maltreatment, as well as the potential long-term impacts of Under the Head Start Personnel Policies Standards of Conduct, Head Start programs are also strongly reminded that staff, consultants, and volunteers are prohibited from engaging in corporal punishment, emotional abuse or physical abuse, or humiliation of children at any time. Can you hear me OK? Benjamin: Now, it seems fair to me that I get to ask you a couple of questions because these are hard questions. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc. View this webinar recording to explore this new resource and learn how to protect vulnerable children and support at-risk families by recognizing the signs and symptoms of suspected child abuse or neglect, understanding the responsibilities of a mandated reporter, and supporting families when filing a mandated report. Questia. Those are the two states where we have other versions of the iLookOut program. We're very pleased that right now, for the first time ever, there is a single place to go on the ECLKC within the health portal actually, within our safety practices where we've been able to curate all of the various child abuse and neglect resources that have been sprinkled on the ECLKC, but not put together in one simple, one-stop location, if you will. Find stories, updates and expert opinion. As early childhood professionals, you, we, are situated to protect them in ways that perhaps very few people can. Dr. Parikshak: Thanks so much, Nancy. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Professional Development & Continuing Education does not provide Act 31 credits. This is true even if the mandated reporter acquired the knowledge, or suspicion of the abuse or neglect, outside his/her professional capacity or scope of employment. Next slide, please. Professionals like teachers, nurses, or police officers whose work This course is approved for 3 continuing education credits and has been approved by the PA Department of Human Services and Department of State to meet mandated reporting (Act 31) license requirements. It occurs in almost every family that is extended, in every class and every race and every culture. We've been answering questions in real time with help from Sarah and others in the Q&A, so please continue to put questions in the pod. This is a very long poll so I'm going to just give you a heads-up right away that you need to scroll because there's about 70 choices that you can choose from. But the people who are here care, and that's what makes them hard. This training features videos, quizzes, and activities that can be completed through self-study. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end. Register for Self-Directed Online Training - Link opens new window Please choose the role or roles that best describe the work that you do in your program where you're located. Welcome to Maines Online Mandated Reporter Resource Page. Prefill your email content below, and then select your email client to send the message. What we're going to talk about in the next about 10 minutes or so is the why, the who, the what, and the how of this program; how we hope it will benefit you; who ought to take it; what insights it offers; and at the end, how you actually access this. Sometimes this happens unintentionally, but it does happen across the country in child care programs. You'll see here some of the Head Start requirements for staff and consultants that Dr. Parikshak, Sangeeta, referenced earlier. But we really want you to watch the video because as you've heard, there are a couple of different options available, and we think that this information that Brittany and her colleagues at DTL have put together will answer some of your questions about next steps. If you have additional questions, we'll tell you in a moment where to direct them. But there's a lot of gray in the middle, and we're often faced with a lot of uncertainty. Now I need to scroll on my own screen because I can't see the rest of the results without doing that. In addition to physical abuse and sexual abuse, there's neglect, there's emotional abuse, there a variety of these things. There are different kinds of abuse, but the incidence is really almost pandemic. Dr. Parikshak: Great. You can take the polls down. If you are a new user, you may register for an account. You will receive a certificate for your records upon completion of the training. Welcome to the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - California. But the vast majority of you, hands down, chose you want to be sure you're doing everything you can to prevent child abuse, and that's what we want for you too and that's why we're doing this webinar today. As Sangeeta mentioned, everyone on this call is a mandated reporter. And at times, we can feel really conflicted about what it is that we're doing in that situation. Do you work in a child care setting? She is director of learning and development and serves as the primary contact for iLookOut for all main child care programs and providers, and leads the content development for iLookOut projects. When you actually log in to the course, once you get onto the iPD, you will have to watch this video first. If you believe that abuse has occurred I think it's just a no brainer one must report on many different levels. What are behavioral signs that you might see? Thanks so much, Kate, for that. Are You a Mandated Reporter? When we're concerned about that. Participants will learn about reporting requirements, signs and symptoms of various types of maltreatment, as well as the potential long-term impacts of Child Abuse Referrals. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current calendar year. Some federal staff, state or tribal agency representatives. The first is the help desk. Next slide, please. We work as human beings by making assumptions about other people, and often those assumptions are correct, but sometimes they're not. Password requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; "Sinc The Mandated Reporter online training Certificate is designed to help early childhood and school-age professionals understand their responsibilities as mandated reporters, who must report any suspicion of child maltreatment. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. For the entire current list go to the We try to explain what are the common things that we see that should raise a red flag. Reports of suspected child abuse are also confidential. The purpose of mandated reporting is to identify suspected abused and neglected children or vulnerable adults as soon as possible so that they can be protected from further harm. This is Steve. We have some mental health specialists here, a number of family engagement or social workers. The general training module is all inclusive, non-profession specific, and should be taken by every Mandated Reporter. Go to And when I say agency, what I mean is the feeling that they have the power to shape their own lives. The Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) provides a toll-free number, 1-844-880-1574, the general public can call to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. Cutting edge in terms of health, behavioral health, and safety resources. You may see that emotional struggle more clearly than their positive intention to care for their family. For many years, Dr. Levi has taught bioethics and conducted clinical ethics consultations and he's the founding director of Penn State Center for the Protection of Children. Certainly, who you contact, what approach you take, what is the time frame in which you need to do to take certain steps That will also vary from state to state. You can find this on the ECLKC. We want to both provide that information so that as you go through the training, you make good decision, but also you cultivate that habit of thinking, of reflecting, of asking the right questions. sponsored by the Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. The Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) provides a toll-free number, 1-844-880-1574, the general public can call to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. Next slide. In order to do that As soon as this webinar ends, don't close the Zoom platform or you won't see it. Not Sure Online Child Care Training is Right for You? I don't know if other people are seeing that popping up. Nights, weekends, and holidays please call the Child-at-Risk Hotline at (800)792-5200. It sounds a little bit as though we're not trying to find out for sure whether a child has been abused or neglected, is that correct? I'm glad you're here. We've had a broad team that has brought this to you. They expect you, they expect all of us, to report in good faith. The stark reality in 21st-century America is that child abuse is reported to authorities every ten seconds.During the time they are being trafficked, 30-88% of survivors of human trafficking see a healthcare provider. If a licensee is audited and the required training was taken prior to 7/1/2019, you may submit a certificate that is still effective. You don't have to have proof, you don't have to have evidence, you don't have to have an admission, you have to have reasonable suspicion. I will just remind you, because it seems like we started a long time ago, that in 48 hours or less, anyone who registered for this webinar broadcast will get a link that will give you access to be able to hear the recording and access to the handouts. Your relationship with the family can be a source of support, and you can demonstrate this by, first, acknowledging and addressing their strengths. These are broken bones and bruises and inability to grow appropriately because children not getting enough food or they're not getting the kinds of shelter or clothing they need. Not sure what Mandated Reporter Training solution is right for you? Thank you very much. Maine law requires that medical, mental health and social services personnel immediately report or cause a report to be made to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) when the provider knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is likely to be abused or neglected or that a This course includes audio which you will check on the next screen. The Head Start Act stipulates that each Head Start program should be assigned a teacher who has demonstrated competency in a variety of areas, including establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families. We know that stress of all sorts predisposes to abuse, so if you know that a family or observe that a family is experiencing a lot of stress, those are the situations where you look more deeply. If you are a new user, you may register for an account. There is a Head Start FAQ on iLookOut for child abuse that will also give you information about, which is the right course for you. Child Abuse Referrals. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current calendar year. My name is Elisha Graham, and I have been working in child care for over 25 years. But we've tried to make this not just more real, but more developed for the audience by helping people think more critically about the things they see, about what makes something reasonable suspicion. But in a few states, it may. Dr. Parikshak: Next slide, please. Dr. Parikshak: All good. But this idea of reasonable suspicion is really the key for when you cross that threshold, it's now time to report. Earn your certificate and get the confidence you need to perform your duties as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect. New York State Office of Children and Family Services, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Hospital Personnel engaged in the admission, examination, care, or treatment of persons. What kinds of behaviors should you look for in adults who might be perpetrating abuse? I'm going to play you a clip in just a moment here. One of the key issues that we want to talk about, that we do talk about in the training program is what to watch for. Mandated reporters must immediately call the DCF area office that serves the city or town where the child lives to report child abuse or neglect. Next slide, please. This webinar was broadcast on Nov. 17, 2021. 2-contact-hour PA child abuse training for LICENSE RENEWAL. Because the more you know and one of the things our training I think helps explain is that a lot of things could be child abuse. 24-hour electronic reporting to the Pennsylvania Department of State Welcome to Maines Online Mandated Reporter Resource Page. Participants will learn about reporting requirements, signs and symptoms of various types of maltreatment, as well as the potential long-term impacts of We're almost a little under 2,000, so it takes a minute for people to register. Next slide, please, Olivia. So actually, the iPD has its very own help desk. you get to test drive our platform for free! With that, I'm going to say thank you for your participation. I'm a senior program analyst at the Office of Head Start and co-federal project officer for the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety, as well as the lead-- I lead the early childhood behavioral health work at the Office of Head Start. This is critical thinking. Mandated reporters are certain persons who are identified in the Code of Virginia as having a legal responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation. We want to thank you for joining us today, and you'll see that we have a mailing list where, once a month, we send out resources from our center that actually our Steve Shuman curates for us. You mentioned, Benjamin, earlier in your presentation, that it's important to ask the right questions. What are the right questions to ask or what are the questions that may be helpful to consider? Providing a mandated reporter training is really going to, I think, help move the needle forward in this work, and I'm just so thrilled that so many folks have joined us for this discussion of this training today. But if you see changes in behavior that are persisting and you don't see a good explanation for it, those are things one needs to look for. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy|Site Map| Code of Conduct | Student Handbook 2022 ChildCare Education Institute 3059 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth, Georgia 30097 Phone: 1.800.499.9907 Fax: 770.564.1008. This training is designed to be flexible. Online PA child abuse certificate of completion. We know that young children between the ages of birth and five experience higher rates of maltreatment, and children three and younger experience the highest rates of abuse. Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. It actually starts with the hardest, one of the harder questions. Reports of suspected child abuse are also confidential. Mandated reporter training is now available in Spanish via the links below. How severe is the risk? Setting: Infant-Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, and School-Age Care Program Code: 4213-SPC Program Length: 5 Hours IACET CEU Value: 0.5 CEUs Program Start Date: Rolling Enrollment Start Anytime Program End Date: 60 days from enrollment dateTuition Cost: $59. We will describe how to access the Head Start iLookOut for Child Abuse course on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio or what we call the iPD. Next slide, please. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. And sometimes, occasionally, they involve asking questions of children in their families. OK. Let's share the results. I'm on my way now to see her at a local coffee shop. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean Expect instructions for partners related to actions and process changes through regular communication channels including email messages and websites. But I thought maybe, Benjamin, you could flesh it out a little bit more for us on this webinar for our viewers. We're going to cover and help you recognize possible signs of child abuse. Mandated reporters must immediately call the DCF area office that serves the city or town where the child lives to report child abuse or neglect. The Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training California website team worked with the California Department of Social Services and the California Department of Education to develop a new online training for School Personnel. Welcome to CWSE5691 - Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. You know, we really have done our best to try to flesh these out. And then, it will also give you information about how to find out if the Head Start course may meet the requirements in your jurisdiction. iLookout for Child AbuseA Mandated Reporter Training for Head Start Staff. If you need Act 31 contact hours, the Pennsylvania Child Resource Center offers approved training for three (3) continuing education credits for licensees who are mandated and permissive reporters. Thanks for your patience. Verify a Certificate Verify an existing certificate. We know that child protective services and child welfare in general is under-resourced. Because if it's with chess, I don't need to be reporting this. After 7/1/2019, if you need to take a course, you must show proof that you meet the new requirements established by the DHS. You will receive a certificate for your records upon completion of the training. The Michigan Child Protection Law requires certain people to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Children's Protective Services.. I wanted to make sure that we were able to incorporate that into the training as well, in certain ways. If a licensee is audited and the required training was taken prior to 7/1/2019, you may submit a certificate that is still effective. The Michigan Child Protection Law requires certain people to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Children's Protective Services.. We're at the top of the hour. And Office of Head Start, in particular, has no tolerance for any situation that places a child in harm's way. You keep going along until something sort of goes, that doesn't fit. But right now, I'm a center director, and part of my job is to mentor others in the field because I think that mentorship is one of the most valuable things an experienced person in this field can do. Progress is saved at the end of each section, so you can complete it at your own pace. I think, often, we're in a position as mandated reporters to feel that we might even hurt the situation more than help if we file a report. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. Act 31 clearance approved by the PA Department of Human Services. At the end of the day, we're looking for a fit. Professionals like teachers, nurses, or police officers whose work Take a Trial Course on Us Today! Is this something that we think could escalate to, lead to severe harm? This training was updated, effective 11/1/2022, to meet requirements pursuant to Social Services Law section 413(5) as added by Part JJ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021. But we know that anyone who works with the young child has the potential of acting inappropriately, and sometimes that happens with our colleagues. This training is designed to be flexible. Expect instructions for partners related to actions and process changes through regular communication channels including email messages and websites. Or whether or not you want the Head Start version because you want to take the Head Start version and you are not a resident in Pennsylvania or Maine. Thank you again for participating. Mandated reporters must immediately call the DCF area office that serves the city or town where the child lives to report child abuse or neglect. You can choose as many as apply. Next slide, please. You may not see that it's going a long way initially, you may see families experiencing a wide range of feelings, anger, grief, helplessness. This course is approved for 3 continuing education credits and has been approved by the PA Department of Human Services and Department of State to meet mandated reporting (Act 31) license requirements. I don't have a great answer to this, except to remind people that as mandated reporters, our job is to protect children if we have reasonable suspicion that they're being abused. The Volunteer Training Module for Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - California is a two hour training that includes four sections. Mandated reporters can participate in this 2-hour web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Dr. Parikshak: Thank you. Once you're on the site and you're looking for the course, you can locate it because it is listed under New Courses, as well as courses that support health and mental health topic areas. I think the answer is you can I think you can mostly make the assumption that the Head Start training will not meet your state specific training requirements. As I mentioned earlier, everyone who works as a staff consultant or contractor in the Head Start program is a mandated reporter, legally obligated to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to the appropriate state child protection agency. Benjamin: Well, I think the first one is: Is there something out of the ordinary? I mean, that's how consciousness works. 24-hour electronic reporting to the Pennsylvania Department of State The premise being that if the more we understand about a situation, arguably, the better decisions we'll make. She is a research and curriculum development specialist who has an extensive background in child welfare. Dr. Parikshak: Thank you. Then we're going to show you some resources where you can learn more about this topic. Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be able to fill out and print your Certificate of Completion. Child Abuse Referrals. I'm going to go to the next I'll ask you to go to the next slide because I know we're really on the top of the hour. We know that children with disabilities have a greater risk of maltreatment compared to children without disabilities. Their foreheads, their forearms, their shins, their knees. We appreciate you taking the time to learn about your responsibilities as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. But when you see bruises that are in places they shouldn't be, on the earlobe, around the neck, around the ankle, that should give you pause. How Long Is the Training? The Child Abuse: New York Mandated Reporter Training certificate is a one-time requirement for initial licensure. We have no way of knowing whether our actions are definitely going to benefit a child. Mandated reporters are required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when, in their professional capacity, You will receive a credit for two hours of training on this topic. One of the things that I just thought would be kind of helpful is to highlight this question that we get in the trainings that we often do. Next slide, please. What should we do in these instances? In addition to talking about signs and symptoms of abuse and your role as a mandated reporter, we want to include also how to process information and how we can best support children and families that are struggling or are at risk. In many places, including where I work, we are encouraged to let parents know when we are reporting because it allows for transparency and at least offers the opportunity to maintain trust. TheiLookOut for Child Abusecourse is now available on theIndividualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. There will be handouts and other information I'll share with you in just a moment. It's so great that so many of you are sharing this information. This engaging training contains definitions, examples, and signs of child abuse and neglect, numerous links to resources and DC legal codes, helpful tips for mandated reporters, and interactive learning checks to confirm you learned important concepts. All other licensing-related questions You're very, I think, clear when you're talking about the types of questions we should ask. Customer Service, sponsored by the Be sure to view all the course content because here is a quiz at the end It looks like almost a fifth of you are classroom teachers. Mandated reporters have immunity from state criminal or civil liability for reporting as required. After 7/1/2019, if you need to take a course, you must show proof that you meet the new requirements established by the DHS. We have a fabulous list of resources with everything that is new that you might want to know about. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end. The saying is, If they don't cruise, they shouldn't bruise. We know there's a lot of variability in children's behavior. I hope that you enjoy the iLookOut training. Next slide, please. Next slide, please. Mandated Reporters are a critical part of Maine's Child protection system and act as an early warning network to identify suspected child abuse and neglect; promptly enough to avoid serious and long term damage to a child. But for most states, it will not because it's a general training and does not include things like specific wording from the law for a given state. Benjamin: All right. Questia. And I really wanted to answer that question, and I didn't have time, so I asked that person who asked the question to please write to our info line because I wanted to be able to respond. But do know that no one expects you to prove that this child has been abused. But it should also give you pause whenever you see any kind of bruise on a child that's not yet pulling to stand or cruising. Welcome to the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - California. That's also true for Maine. Volunteers Training. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Professional Development & Continuing Education does not provide Act 31 credits. Would you know your responsibility as a nurse and mandated We know that three quarters of deaths from child abuse occur in children four years old or below. To do this, we aim very strongly to treat all learners like adult learners, that you come with knowledge and experience. I've worked in family child care and Head Start for a few years as a state child care liaison and consultant, as well as several other positions. I know we have two minutes left, so we're probably not going to get to any additional questions today. Are You a Mandated Reporter? People, who are good people, sometimes hurt their children, often unintentionally. 24-hour electronic reporting to the Pennsylvania Department of State Steve Shuman: Nancy, are you able to join? The question becomes, how do we figure out when we've crossed that threshold into reasonable suspicion that it's our job, it's our legal responsibility, and our ethical responsibility to report the possibility that a child has been abused? Some of you also chose fulfilling your role as a mandated reporter. Click to review Navigation Instructions If you exit the course and return, you will be asked if you want to resume where you left off. so I think it stops there. To that regard, what are the questions that need to be answered so that you can figure out what counts as reasonable suspicion. The Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training California website team in association with the California Department of Social Services have developed a new online training for child care providers, working in a licensed child care facility. Nights, weekends, and holidays please call the Child-at-Risk Hotline at (800)792-5200. I just want to make sure that we're very clear about whether or not the Head Start iLookOut training will meet the mandated reporter training in your jurisdiction. There are better questions, like so tell me more about what happened? And there are less good questions, like did your father do that to you? We know that certain questions are leading. If I believe a child has been abused, there's just no question. This engaging training contains definitions, examples, and signs of child abuse and neglect, numerous links to resources and DC legal codes, helpful tips for mandated reporters, and interactive learning checks to confirm you learned important concepts. For the entire current list go to the Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Elisha is the mentor. It's sponsored by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, or NICHD. You can choose as many roles as are appropriate for the work that you do with children and families. I hope we've covered some of your questions. Programs also have to have internal procedures in place when the staff member or volunteer causes an incident or suspected incident. Benjamin: Sure. Nancy: I am, but I don't know if you can hear me. I just In summary, just want to say that and you all know this but we want to reiterate that keeping every child safe and secure every moment is foundational to Head Start, Early Head Start, and early childhood programs across the country. Nights, weekends, and holidays please call the Child-at-Risk Hotline at (800)792-5200. New York State recognizes that certain professionals are specially equipped to fulfill the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. Students enrolled in the Mandated Reporter Certificate program are assessed using the following methods: Define and understand what a mandated reporter, Identify potential signs of child abuse, such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse, Define major types and identify indicators of child neglect, Identify common behaviors of abusive parents, Identify proper procedures and practices for effective documentation and reporting of child abuse, Identify the major consequences (physical, emotional, social) of family violence upon toddlers, young children and adolescents, Identify sensitive periods in early childhood brain development, Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate response to suspected child abuse, Demonstrate the ability to identify local or state reporting agencies and requirements, Understand the indicators of child neglect, Competency based multiple-choice questions, Student activities and/or observations with written feedback, End of Course Quizzes in multiple-choice format Students must pass each quiz with a grade of 70% or better to complete the course, Cumulative Final Exam in multiple-choice format Students must pass with a grade of 70% or better to complete the certificate program, Must have access to a computer and printer, Must have access to the Internet through a CCEI supported JavaScript enabled web browser (i.e. This course includes audio which you will check on the next screen. If you tried to print your certificate before we close out the webinar, it won't have worked, and I responded to a couple of questions to that effect in the chat. You will receive a credit for two hours of training on this topic. On the same token, we need to have enough information. The Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training California website team worked with the California Department of Social Services and the California Department of Education to develop a new online training for School Personnel. The Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) provides a toll-free number, 1-844-880-1574, the general public can call to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. they are presented with reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment. You will Learn. This is true even if the mandated reporter acquired the knowledge, or suspicion of the abuse or neglect, outside his/her professional capacity or scope of employment. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current calendar year. A certificate of attendance is sent to those who complete the course. Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. Early childhood professionals may be the only people outside a child's immediate family who see them on a day-to-day basis, who have a relationship and understand the family dynamics. How long it will take depends on your learning style. Password requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; I'd like to hand this back to Nancy, who is going to talk about various resources within Head Start and its affiliates, and then we'll come back at the end to address some questions. sponsored by the They can't run away. Progress is saved at the end of each section, so you can complete it at your own pace. Next slide, please. How Long Is the Training? Mandated reporters can access DCFS free on-line Mandated Reporter Training by clicking on this link: DCFS Training. And if you go to that URL, that will allow you to access, download, save, and print your certificate. And unfortunately, the law is very vague about what that means. But I'm going to turn it over, at this point, to Sangeeta. In addition, Mandated Reporters are required to report threats of school violence to law enforcement. Next slide, please. New York State Senate, Laws of New York - External link opens new window. Next slide, please. In order to access the iPD and the course, you need to have an ECLKC account. As Sangeeta mentioned, everyone who is associated with Head Start is a mandated reporter. In addition, 10 million men and women are abused by an intimate partner every year. I'm sorry for any background noise that you may hear, but I'm super excited to be here with you today. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. It's a pleasure to come to you today. You talked about the children and families that we work with and the children in our care may be coming from different backgrounds than us. I've retained relationships with people whom I have reported, and there are many families that benefit, from social service intervention. Everyone who works as a staff, consultant, or contractor in a Head Start program is a mandated reporter. We can look at all the flaws that there are and look at all the downsides of it, and it's the only system we have for protecting children from abuse. We also know that there are certain questions we really ought to be asking first of ourselves and then of our colleagues. psst. We're not trying just to throw information at you, were trying to demonstrate and model how one approaches these complex situations. they are presented with reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment. If it doesn't fit, is there a good explanation? Those are few. We can't see you, but we can hear you. It's been a partnership of many, right, Sangeeta? The things on either side, things that are clearly abuse or clearly not abuse are relatively straightforward to recognize and often respond to not always. Benjamin: We've talked mostly in the discussion and framed around maltreatment by parents. I'm here with Sarah Dore, who is the director of learning and curriculum for the iLookOut for Child Abuse program. You have I think you have to weigh Again, if you have reasonable suspicion, you must report. Dr. Parikshak: You know, we could have a whole webinar just on this question, but I will do my best to answer it in a minute or so. The stark reality in 21st-century America is that child abuse is reported to authorities every ten seconds.During the time they are being trafficked, 30-88% of survivors of human trafficking see a healthcare provider. Our service provides a means for individuals to apply for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online and for mandated reporters to report child abuse in Pennsylvania. If something doesn't make sense, turn to a colleague and ask, Is this something you've seen? It's a large crowd. Why doesn't that fit? Step 6: Retrieve your certificate. Please, take it away, Benjamin. New York State recognizes that certain professionals are specially equipped to fulfill the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. Is the right action that we need to be better understanding the cultural dynamic so that we really get a better sense of what's going on here? All other licensing-related questions Part of the goal of the program is to help you understand how to ask better questions. If it's conceivable that a child had been abused, we need to figure out how likely is it, right? Because if you report everything when in doubt, report we're going to inundate a system and it's hard to separate the signal from the noise. Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Reports of suspected child abuse are also confidential. Verify a Certificate Verify an existing certificate. I just want to say that it's been such a pleasure partnering with Benjamin Sarah and Penn State Center for the Protection of Children to make this course available to all adults who work or volunteer in a Head Start program or early childhood program. PENNSYLVANIA ACT 31 Mandated Reporter Training on Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Requirement. And with that, I'm going to turn it over to my colleague, Dr. Benjamin Levi. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. Sorry for the delay. Again, we have to be very careful not to be investigating. What counts as abuse will vary from state to state. I do want to get to the last three questions we have. How long it will take depends on your learning style. Professionals who frequently encounter children in their work are in the best position to We've done our very best and Sarah has really spearheaded this to adapt our existing iLookOut program to meet the best standards within Head Start and to address Performance Standards as they exist within sort of the training and the policies of Head Start. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. Providing a mandated reporter training is really going to, I think, help move the needle forward in this work, and I'm just so thrilled that so many folks have joined us for this discussion of this training today. I am having some audio technical issues. As you all know, keeping children healthy and safe is fundamental to the tenets of Head Start. For people who work or volunteer with Head Start, what should they do if they see a coworker mistreating a child in a way that is concerning? Mandated reporters have immunity from state criminal or civil liability for reporting as required. As I've alluded, for us, one thing that's really key in this training is to help people really build their critical thinking skills. If you're not sure which is the right one for you, please watch this video first and then you can get started. That is our primary responsibility and it's the foundation for actually helping them flourish and helping them grow. But I also want to point out that one of the reasons why it has been difficult, I think, to have a national mandated reporter training for all early childhood professionals is every state recognizes different types of abuse that must be reported to child protective services. If you are a new user, you may register for an account. Upon satisfactorily completing the Mandated Reporter Certificate program, students should be able to: Textbook Information: No textbook is required to complete this certificate program. Learn more about your requirements to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as a mandated reporter, by contacting your local MDHHS office for available training.. Find out if you're required to report and how: Review list of This is true even if the mandated reporter acquired the knowledge, or suspicion of the abuse or neglect, outside his/her professional capacity or scope of employment. We are based out of the Center for the Protection of Children here at Penn State, here in the land of chocolate, Hershey, Pennsylvania. How do we respond to the situations that we face every day? We have worked hard together to incorporate the Head Start Program Performance Standards and materials from Head Start's National Centers into this training to create a course to meet the needs of Head Start administrators, staff, and volunteers, which can be used broadly across child care programs. Password requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; Would you know your responsibility as a nurse and mandated Online PA child abuse certificate of completion. Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Learn more about your requirements to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as a mandated reporter, by contacting your local MDHHS office for available training.. Find out if you're required to report and how: Review list of And that will depend on whether or not you are living in Pennsylvania or Maine and are interested in the state specific version of iLookOut, not the Head Start version that will meet the mandated reporter requirements in your state. Online PA child abuse certificate of completion. But we also know, as we've talked about, that you're a mandated reporter. Or is this something that is minor and what we need to do is we need to document it so that if over time it recurs, we see a pattern? Mandated reporters-including law enforcement, educators, doctors, nurses, social workers and other licensed professionals can use a web-based reporting system. Nancy Topping-Tailby: Let's get started. I'm doing something that I know is false. You will Learn. PENNSYLVANIA ACT 31 Mandated Reporter Training on Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Requirement. You see the children, you see their parents, you see the child care facility where Megan is caring for children, and you learn with Megan from Elisha sort of what kinds of questions to ask, how to respond. All other licensing-related questions If a child comes in and says, My father beats me every day, it's incumbent on me to know whether he means in chess or with a stick. Mandated reporters are certain persons who are identified in the Code of Virginia as having a legal responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation. We know where children tumble, right? Be sure to view all the course content because here is a quiz at the end The Head Start version of iLookOut actually does not meet the state requirements for Pennsylvania. Participants will learn about reporting requirements, signs and symptoms of various types of maltreatment, as well as the potential long-term impacts of specific types of abuse or neglect. Our service provides a means for individuals to apply for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online and for mandated reporters to report child abuse in Pennsylvania. Everyone who works in a Head Start or child care program is a mandated reporter. But I will say that strong relationships with families can really promote family well-being and other positive outcomes in the long term, and that while you are supporting families, it's really important to make sure that you tap into relationships that you have in the program with trusted peers or supervisors to make sure that you have support to take care of yourself. It states that, any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act, which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. It's a very broad definition, but I think it's a really good place for us to start and just kind of remember where we're coming from. Here is where you can find all of the health resources, behavioral health, and safety resources on the ECLKC. Next slide, please. Benjamin: Very much. The ones that are immediately, we know. It will take a few moments of your time, and we would very much appreciate your feedback. If you didn't get an answer to your question, please use the info line because we would be happy to take time and respond to you individually. The Michigan Child Protection Law requires certain people to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Children's Protective Services.. Mandated reporters-including law enforcement, educators, doctors, nurses, social workers and other licensed professionals can use a web-based reporting system. We have some who didn't identify a particular role. We would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete the evaluation.
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