Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting
Course Overview Early childhood educators and teachers have a legal duty to report suspected child abuse. Learn to recognize signs of abuse, understand reporting obligations, and protect children from harm. What You Will Learn Types of child abuse: physical, sexual, …
Overview
Course Overview
Early childhood educators and teachers have a legal duty to report suspected child abuse. Learn to recognize signs of abuse, understand reporting obligations, and protect children from harm.
What You Will Learn
- Types of child abuse: physical, sexual, emotional, neglect
- Behavioral and physical indicators of abuse
- Mandatory reporting obligations and procedures
- Documenting observations objectively
- Contacting Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
- Supporting children who disclose abuse
- Immunity protections for reporters
Duration
3 hours
Certification
Valid for 3 years. Required for ECE licensing.
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