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Post by Bobbi Andersen on Nov 27, 2016 20:46:41 GMT -8
First, I would contact my center director to make maltreatment concerns known and start documentation with an injury report. Child Protective Services needs to be notified as soon as possible, or call the local law enforcement if the child is in imminent danger.
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Post by Mary on Dec 3, 2016 14:35:36 GMT -8
If I suspect that a child is being sexually or physically abused or neglected I must report this to Child Protective Services and if a child is in any immediate danger I must also contact local law enforcement. I would also disclose this to my school directors.
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Post by Cheryl Hidalgo on Dec 7, 2016 19:47:02 GMT -8
The law makes it very clear: "When any licensed or certified child care provider or their employee has reasonable cause to believe that a child... has suffered abuse or neglect, he or she shall report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to the proper law enforcement agency or to the department as provided in RCW 26.44.040. "
This means that when you have reason to suspect that a child is suffering from physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect, or exploitation, you must immediately report the circumstances. This report must be made to Child Protective Service's central intake. Check with your local CPS office for the exact procedures to follow if there is immediate danger to a child. If you know the child is in immediate physical danger or has been harmed and needs immediate medical attention, you must also make a report to local law enforcement. If the suspected child abuse or neglect involves you or your staff, you must inform your licensor.
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Post by Emily Savage on Dec 8, 2016 12:25:13 GMT -8
If you suspect a child is being abused than you need to contact the authorities right away
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Post by Antona on Dec 9, 2016 11:18:10 GMT -8
In order to protect children from abuse and neglect our center we keep a close eye on changes in each child's behavior. When teachers suspect signs of abuse we report it to our directors. In order to get a second opinion on the situation at hand. We then write a report to keep record of the abuse for our personal record.
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Post by Kenya Adams on Dec 11, 2016 2:04:25 GMT -8
What do you need to do to follow state laws and community procedures that protect children against abuse and neglect?
The steps you need to follow for state laws and community procedures that protect children against abuse and neglect are reporting signs of abuse immediately and making sure numbers for reporting are easily accessible for staff to locate. This report should be made to child protective services
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Post by jennifer on Dec 16, 2016 15:06:50 GMT -8
report to CPS
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Post by Lexi on Dec 27, 2016 20:42:21 GMT -8
You must contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. The correct agency for you to contact should be made readily available to you at your center.
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Post by ellin on Dec 30, 2016 11:57:50 GMT -8
It must be reported to CPS. If you know that the child is in immediate physical danger or needs medical attention then you must report it to local law enforcement.
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Post by Marcela Arenas on Dec 30, 2016 13:12:25 GMT -8
You must contact CPS if you even suspect that certain injuries or bruises may not be accidental. You must contact CPS if you see signs of emotional or sexual abuse or physical neglect. Even if you have made a report to CPS about a particular child earlier, you must report each new injury or incident. Do not attempt to interview the child or to manage the situation yourself. Both interviewing and investigating are the responsibility of CPS.
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