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Child abuse and neglect is a serious issue for early care and education. A single lesson cannot teach you everything you need to know. You will learn more in training offered by your program about child abuse and neglect. This lesson will give you a basic introduction to the topic.

As a staff member, you are a mandated reporter. This means that you are legally bound to report your suspicions of child abuse or neglect. It is your job to know the signs and make the call that could save a child’s life. This lesson will give you information to help you do your job.

什么是虐待和忽视？

观看这段视频，了解不同类型的儿童虐待和忽视。

虐待儿童侵犯和忽视

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What are the Signs of Abuse or Neglect?

Every child is different. Any one behavior may not necessarily be a symptom of abuse or neglect. If you see a pattern of behavior or multiple signs, however, you may have a reason to be concerned.

你将需要使用观察技能和knowledge of each child. As the video described, abuse can happen at home or in your program. You must be prepared to look for signs of abuse in both settings.

在整个课程中，经验丰富的老师将分享她的经历报告虐待儿童虐待和忽视。请记住，这三个经历发生在不同的时期和不同的节目中。别担心：滥用和忽视很少是你每天遇到的东西，甚至每年都会遇到。

在第一个视频中，PAM描述了她的经验报告儿童忽视。特别注意她如何令人怀疑，她注意到的迹象以及积极的结果。

报告忽视

“承认虐待儿童虐待和忽视：迹象和症状”（美国卫生和人类服务部）提供了可能是滥用迹象的儿童和父母行为的名单。此工具可在“应用”部分中提供。

Do

我如何防止儿童虐待和忽视在家？

你可以做很多，以防止儿童虐待和忽视。您可以将您的角色视为一个加强家庭的角色。

您可以帮助父母了解它们周围的资源。您可以在您的时事通讯中放置有关积极育儿技术的信息。您可以传播关于父教育夜的单词您的程序主持人。您可以在程序中构建族之间的连接。这些支持可以使您的社区中的所有家庭受益，无论儿童虐待或忽视风险。

There may be some families in your program that are going through difficult situations like death of a family member, deployment, illness, or unemployment. These families might be more at risk for child abuse or neglect. Talk with these families and try to learn about their situations. Talk to your supervisor about resources your program or community has for helping families deal with traumatic life events.

You may work with families who have already experienced abuse or neglect. Be sensitive to the needs of these families. Learn about the resources your program or community offers. There might be mental health support, mentoring, or specialized support groups that you could share with these families.

在任何阶段，您都可以在您的安装中获得家庭宣传程序的支持。家庭宣传计划提供预防努力，早期识别和干预，支持受害者，以及违法者的待遇（https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/family-life/preventing-abuse-neglect/the-family-advocacy-program). As a secondary resource, your installation may provide support through Military Family Life Consultants. MFLCs provide free, confidential counseling and can help families work through a variety of common issues such as deployment, reintegration, anxiety, or parenting skills. Ask your supervisor or trainer for information about Family Advocacy or Military Family Life Consultants on your installation.

How Can I Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect in My Program?

It is likely that your program already has features in place to prevent child abuse. Many newer facilities are built with vision panels so individuals can see into the classroom from the hallway and outside. Restrooms are built with low barriers rather than doors. Surveillance cameras, visitor sign-in procedures, and daily health checks are all part of a comprehensive system for preventing child abuse.

全面的儿童指导政策和触控政策也有助于保持安全。有关这些政策的更多信息将在指导课程中提供。目前，请记住：永远不要使用苛刻的纪律做法。不应使用以下实践：

• 击中，打屁股或其他物理行为
• 分离成人视线
• Confinement, binding, humiliation or verbal abuse
• Deprivation of food, outdoor play, or other program components

There is also a lot you can do in your classroom. Good room arrangement and design is your first step. Make sure there are no blind spots in the room. You need to be able to see all children at all times and to respond at a moment’s notice. Be aware that inadequate supervision of children under your care may constitute child neglect and put children in danger.

Maintain accountability for all children at all times. It is important to ensure children are signed in and out as they come and go from your room. Make sure children only leave with people who are authorized to pick them up. If you do not recognize the person who is picking up children in your care, you need to question their authority to pick the child up.

Be aware of the behaviors you heard described in the video. If you notice an adult acting strangely, act on your suspicions. Use the checklist provided in the Apply section to make sure you are doing all you can to keep children safe.

What Do I Do if I Suspect a Child is Abused or Neglected?

Most importantly, you have a responsibility to report a suspected case of abuse or neglect. It is not your job to identify the abuser. All you need to do is suspect abuse and allow investigators to do their jobs. Reporting requirements vary from state to state and program to program.

If you suspect abuse or neglect, you can call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). This line is always available and can help you find emergency resources.

您的儿童发展计划与安装家庭倡导计划合作，建立报告涉嫌儿童虐待或忽视案件的程序。您将提供强制性报告联系规则。在大多数情况下，您将向家庭倡导计划提交一份报告。然后，您将通知您的主管已提出报告。

Follow all procedures required at your place of employment.

Abuse and Neglect at Home, Part 1

她在这些视频中介绍了哪些建议关于打电话？准备电话？

通话后要期待什么：

Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect can be a stressful event for teachers. It is important to mentally prepare yourself for what happens after the call.

观看此视频，了解可能遵循儿童虐待或忽视的报告的情感和活动。

Making the Call

在大多数州，您的报告将由儿童保护服务进行评估。如果有足够的证据来保证调查，案例工人将启动调查。儿童，家庭和护理人员可以联系和采访。儿童保护服务将确定是否证明了索赔，以及儿童是否安全在家中。如果滥用报告涉及所谓的犯罪行为，将联系执法，并将共同进行调查

It is important to prepare yourself emotionally for what follows a report. First, understand that you may never learn the final outcome of your report. You may only receive confirmation that the report is being investigated. Second, some families remove their child from the program after a report of child abuse or neglect. Both of these events are normal and can be expected. Some teachers fear that making a report may get the child in trouble and may lead to more abuse. It is often the case that you have a relationship with these families. Perhaps they are your friends or neighbors. It can be difficult to make a report when you are afraid of damaging the relationship or opening yourself up to retaliation. Remember you have done the right thing. Do not let fear of what might happen next stop you from doing what you can to protect the child.

称为PAM股票的第三种经验。

Abuse and Neglect at Home, Part 2

当指称的犯罪者是你的同事时，报告涉嫌滥用和忽视的滥用案件可能尤为困难。你可能怀疑自己或质疑你所看到的。您可能担心个人或其他工作人员如何对待您。您可能害怕宣传或损害您的计划声誉。您甚至可能会被同事或领导者的报告令人沮丧。请记住，让孩子安全并为孩子们说话是你的工作。相信你的直觉。如果您怀疑滥用或忽视，请提交报告。

Listen as another child development professional shares an experience with inappropriate behavior in a program.

Problems in Child Development Centers

Take care of yourself. Protecting a child who is experiencing trauma can be an exhausting and emotionally draining experience. You are likely very invested in this child’s health and safety. You have spent hours worrying about this child’s well-being and wondering what to do. You can seek out the help of a mental-health specialist in your program. Seek out time with friends and family. You should also be sure to keep healthful habits like eating well, exercising, and sleeping.