Child Abuse Identification and Reporting:
Iowa Training for Mandatory Reporters

References


Introduction

Who Are the Mandated Reporters?

Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Have Many Presentations

The Disturbing Statistics

Legal Definitions Related to Child Maltreatment

Recognizing Child Abuse

Risk Factors Contributing to Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Protective Factors for Child Abuse and Maltreatment

The Consequences of Child Abuse

Perpetrators of Child Abuse

Dos and Don'ts Regarding Talking with Children about Possible Abuse or Maltreatment

Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment

After the Assessment Process

Child Abuse Prevention Services

Safe Haven for Newborns--Overview of the Safe Haven Act

Conclusion

References

Resources

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2007a). Child Maltreatment Prevention Scientific Information: Risk and Protective Factors. Retrieved December, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/CMP/CMP-risk-p-factors.htm.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2007b). Child Maltreatment Prevention Scientific Information: Consequences. Retrieved December, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/CMP/CMP-conque.htm

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Iowa Department of Human Services (IDHS). (No Date). Safe Haven For Newborns-An Overview of the Safe Haven Act. Retrieved January, 2011 from http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Safety_and_Protection/Safe_Haven.html.

Iowa Department of Human Services (IDHS). (No Date a). What is CPPC? Retrieved January, 2011 from http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/cppc/what_cppc/index.html.

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United States Department of Justice (USDOJ). (2007). Child Prostitution. Retrieved January, 2011 from http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/ceos/prostitution.html.

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