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Legal Definitions & Policies Lesson 2
According to Pennsylvania law, what is a mandated reporter?
Pennsylvania law requires certain people to report suspected child abuse. These people are known as Mandated Reporters. By law you are a mandated reporter if in the course of your employment, occupation or practice of your profession, come into contact with children. (For further review see 2.2.3 »)
According to Penn State policy, who is an authorized adult?
Individuals at Penn State, age 18 and older, paid or unpaid, who interact with, supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee minors in program activities, or recreational, and/or residential facilities. This includes but is not limited to faculty, staff, volunteers, graduate and undergraduate students, interns, employees of temporary employment agencies, and independent contractors/consultants. Authorized Adults are considered to be Mandated Reporters as defined by Pennsylvania law. (For further review see 2.3 »)
Understanding Child Abuse Lesson 3
What are some red flags that could indicate a child is being abused?
Some possible indicators of abuse include: risk-taking behaviors; withdrawn, anti-social behavior; unusual, excessive fear and/or apprehension of a particular person; “frozen awareness” or “frozen watchfulness”; changes in sleeping patterns; changes in school performance and attendance; and eating disorders. (For further review see 3.1 »)
Name the five types of child abuse.
According to Pennsylvania law the five categories of abuse that apply to children under the age of 18 include: serious physical injury, serious physical neglect, serious mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, imminent risk. (For signs and symptoms see 3.2 »)
Do you need to report non-touching, sexually exploitative behavior?
Yes, you do need to report non-touching, sexually exploitative behaviors such as indecent exposure or sexual exploitation. (For further review see 3.2.4.2 »)
Sexual predators use specific techniques to break down inhibitions and to ensure that children will not tell other adults about the abuse. This process is known as grooming. (For further review see 3.4.2 »)
Responding to a Disclosure Lesson 3
Stay Calm, Support, Affirm, Believe, Empower, Report. (For further review see 3.6.2 »)
What is a minimal facts interview?
This involves gathering only as much information during a disclosure as is needed to report so that the local agency can begin an investigation. (For further review see 3.6.3 »)
Reporting Child Abuse Lesson 4
ChildLine accepts calls from the public and professional sources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ChildLine will provide information, counseling, and referral services for families and children to ensure the safety and well-being of the children of Pennsylvania. (For further review see 4.1 »)
What is different about making a report in the case where a child is in immediate danger?
If a child is in immediate danger, you should first contact police by dialing 911 to obtain immediate protection for the child. (For further review see 4.1.2 »)