Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect: Identification and Reporting

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Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify the legal definitions of child abuse and maltreatment/neglect in New York State.

  2. Describe possible indicators, physical and behavioral, of child abuse and maltreatment/neglect.

  3. Describe the perpetrators of child abuse and maltreatment/neglect.

  4. Evaluate situations to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment/neglect.

  5. State the criteria for reporting child abuse or maltreatment/neglect.

  6. Describe the reporting procedure.

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