No one ever wants to suspect child abuse or neglect. There are times, though, when you must follow your instincts. If you suspect abuse or neglect, your call can save a life. Read the following scenarios and answer the questions.

Scenario #1

你与tish的关系，你的合作教师自开始以来一直是岩石。当她计划时，她并不总是展示工作，而且她比你想要的频繁地呼唤。今天，她似乎真的分心了。她知道她不应该拥有她的手机，但她今天早上至少检查了这件事。如果一切正常，你已经问过她，但她只是点头并保持自己。在操场上，她再次看着她的手机，没有一句话就会回到里面。你现在独自在操场上有18个孩子。在你召唤帮助时，你会在篮球场上看到一个事故。一个孩子似乎受伤了。

  1. Is Tish's behavior an example of neglect? Why or why not?
    Yes, Tish’s inaction has put children at risk. She is not providing any supervision or appropriate care to the children. She left you out of ratio, and children are getting injured.
  2. What steps would you take to respond to this situation?
    立即呼救。尽力让孩子们安全。舒适受伤的儿童，并根据需要进行急救。向主管报告情况[以及，如果在军事基础上，国防部热线]。

Scenario #2

Patrick is 19 years old and has recently joined the staff at your school age program. He seems to spend a lot of time in the “lounge” area of your program playing video games and hanging out on couches with the kids. Several of the preteen girls seem to seek out his company. When you look over towards the lounge area today, you see several 12 year old girls tickling him and one is trying to sit on his lap. He looks uncomfortable, but he is playing along.

  1. Is Patrick's behavior appropriate? What behaviors need addressed?
    No, Patrick’s behavior is not appropriate. At the most basic level, he is focusing his supervision on only one part of the program. His help and attention is most likely needed in other areas. The biggest problem, however, is allowing or encouraging girls to sit on his lap. He is an authority figure and any potentially sexual contact with children is inappropriate— regardless of who initiates the contact.
  2. What steps would you take to respond to this situation?
    Talk to Patrick right away, make sure he and the girl separate, and notify your supervisor of what you saw. Patrick must be made aware that it is not ok to have physical/ affectionate contact with children. He should review your program’s touch policy with an administrator.

Scenario #3

It is Taylor’s eighth birthday today. She is an energetic and passionate child. She is a leader in the program, but unfortunately she usually uses her leadership skills to get other children in trouble. You know she pushes your buttons sometimes, but today she really seems to be bothering your fellow staff member, Melinda. Taylor won’t stop talking about tonight’s birthday party and cupcakes. It has been the only topic of conversation today because some children were invited and others weren’t. When Melinda hears Taylor tell a girl, “You’re not invited to my party because you’re too fat,” Melinda’s face turns red. Melinda grabs Taylor roughly by the arm and pulls her away from the other girl. She gets in Taylor’s face and says, “Listen, you rude little b*tch…”

  1. What behaviors are problematic?
    Melinda’s behavior makes us suspect she might be capable of emotional or physical abuse. At the very least, she uses inappropriate and harsh guidance practices. It is never ok to grab a child forcefully. It is also never ok to call a child a curse word and speak disrespectfully to a child.
  2. What steps would you take to respond to this situation?
    您必须介入以确保泰勒的安全。立即踩到梅琳达和泰勒。保护孩子值得冒着与您的同事的关系。说，“泰勒，我知道你对你的生日感到兴奋，但对任何人都不尊重是不可能的。对于成年人来说，这也是如此。梅琳达，我想你应该在办公室休息一下。“报告你所看到的。立即通知您的主管并描述您所看到的内容。Melinda的父母还需要通知此活动和您的计划的回复。

Scenario #4

Reggie has been a coach for the competitive youth football team for years. He is a pillar of the community. Many of the boys from your program go to practices with Reggie in the afternoons. Today you and a female co-worker are picking the boys up from practice and bringing them to your program. Most of the boys are ready, but Marcus is still in the locker room. Because you are the only male staff member, you are sent into the locker room to check on Marcus. You find Reggie and Marcus in the First Aid station. Marcus’ pants and underwear are off. When Reggie sees you he explains that Marcus pulled a hamstring, and he was examining it. Marcus avoids eye contact with you.

  1. What behaviors make you suspect abuse?
    There is no logical reason for Marcus to be completely naked and alone with Reggie. Reggie’s explanation does not match the scenario that you encountered. Marcus’ behavior also indicates that something inappropriate occurred.
  2. What steps would you take to respond to this situation?
    立即提交您对儿童性虐待的怀疑的报告。通知您的报告管理员。