Child Abuse Identification and Reporting:
Iowa Training for Mandatory Reporters

Resources


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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Iowa Department of Human Services
Email: contactdhs@dhs.state.ia.us
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/index.html
For a list of the local DHS offices click HERE

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515-244-2200 Toll Free: 800-237-1815
Fax: 515-280-7835
Email: pcaia@pcaiowa.org
http://www.pcaiowa.org/index.html

Prevent Child Abuse America
PCA America National Office:
500 North Michigan Avenue Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60611.3703
Phone: 312.663.3520
Fax: 312.939.8962
E-mail: mailbox@preventchildabuse.org
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/index.shtml

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Multiple Resources available
http://www.childwelfare.gov/admin/find_help.cfm

ChildHelp USA
Hotline 800.422.4453

The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information (NCCAN)
800.FYI.3366

ChildFind (Registry for missing and Exploited Children)
800.222.1464

Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.7253


Ken Hammond, USDA

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