...Child Care Center Risk Reduction Plan Program Name: _____________________________________________ License #: _____________ Child care centers must develop a risk reduction plan that identifies the general risks to children served by the child care center. The license holder must establish specific policies and procedures or refer to existing policies and procedures that minimize identified risks, train staff on the procedures, and annually review the procedures. [Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2] 1. Physical Plant. Identify specific risks to children based on an assessment of the physical plant where licensed services are provided. The assessment must include an evaluation of the required factors listed below in column 1. Write each identified risk in column 2; insert additional lines as needed. In column 3, write specific policies and procedures you have developed and implemented to minimize each risk, or in column 4, reference existing policies and procedures that minimize each risk. Physical plant Identified risks Policies and procedures Existing policies and factors developed and implemented to procedures that minimize required to be minimize the risks the risks assessed Condition and design of the facility Condition and design of the outdoor space Bathrooms Page 1 Minnesota Department of Human Services Division of Licensing Office of Inspector General November 2012 Physical plant factors required to be assessed Storage areas Identified...
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...child abuse, because it provided the minimum standards for each state to follow when identifying and responding to suspicion of child abuse. (Henderson,2013). In addition, CAPTA secured federal funding for the states for prevention, identification, and addressing child maltreatment. In 20 years, each state received between $20-$30 million in federal grants. (Henderson,2013) Child abuse legislature and guidelines for counseling professionals as mandated reporters of child abuse vary from state to state. Even before CAPTA In 1963-1967, all fifty stated and district of Columbia "and "enacted some form of child maltreatment reporting Procedures"(McLeod &Nelson,2011, p.12 .) Mental Health counselors should adhere to their State's guidelines when making a decision to report a possible case of child maltreatment. They can find those guidelines on the U.S. Department of Human Services website (2011) as well each State ‘s Department of Human Services. One example of different guidelines in each state is mandated reporting directly to the state department responsible for investigating child abuse cases. Many states do not require notifying the supervisor first, although all require informing them when it occurs. Also, each State varies in stipulating repercussions, professional and criminal, for failure to report child abuse.( U.S....
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...Amanda Smith Ethics in Human Services 4/22/13 Mandated Reporting Reporting child abuse often becomes an ethical dilemma because violating a client’s right to confidentiality and breaking the law are both considered unethical behavior. There are many factors a social worker must take into consideration when making a report of child abuse such as; circumstances of the suspected abuse, professional and ethical standards, and legal requirements. However, there are guidelines and a Code of Ethics to help social workers ensure this process is handled in a professional and safe manner. Mandated reporting is one of the main tools in the fight against child abuse prevention. As a social worker, I have a legal and moral responsibility to report any suspicions of child abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, child abuse is defined as, “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (Child Welfare Information Gateway 2008). Child abuse can range anywhere from actual physical assault to verbal assault and/or neglect. Each year, millions of children are abused and neglected and many die at the hands of their primary care givers. Each year, the U.S. Department of health and Human Services, along with the Children’s Bureau, collect data on child abuse and neglect throughout...
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...REPORTER: The reporter/case manager (Tiffany) called to report self neglect for the victim, Kevin. Kevin cannot perform his daily ADL’s (needs assistance). One week ago, the victim fell, and he can not walk at all. The reporter said Kevin has been having accidents (bowel movements/urinating) on himself, and he can not clean him self good. Kevin has a personal care worker that assist him, but she is not there 24 hours. The reporter said Kevin lives alone, and he does not want to be placed in a nursing home. On today (11/05/2015), the victim reported that he hadn’t eaten all day, but he sent his son (unknown) to purchase him some beer. The reporter said, on Tuesday, the personal care worker took out the trash and found 2 big bottles of beer in...
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...buse Reporting Abuse Reporting BSHS/332 Abuse Reporting In the state of California, “…abuse must be reported when one who is a legally mandated reporter “…has knowledge of or observes a child in his or her professional capacity, or within the scope of his or her employment whom he or she knows or reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse or neglect…” (Department of Social Service, May 2003, p. 4). This goes for ANY kind of abuse; whether the victim is elder or a minor. Abuse is defined as, “… physical injury… sexual abuse… willful cruelty or unjustified punishment… unlawful corporal punishment… and neglect” (Department of Social Service, May 2003, p.1-2). The persons who qualify to make the reports are, “…mandated reporters in public positions… health care personnel who are mandated reporters… mandated reporters in public protection position… mandated reporters in public contact positions (i.e. commercial film and photographic print processor, clergy members, any custodian of records of a clergy member, a child visitation monitor… and employee or volunteer of a court appointed special advocate program… and any animal control or humane society officer)” (Department of Social Services, May 2003, p. 2-4). Abuse needs to be reported “… within 36 hours of receiving the information regarding the incident” (Department of Social Service, May 2003, p. 5). In the State of Arizona, according to "Northern Arizona University" (2012), "The federal laws found at...
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...Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect Last updated July 2013 Contents What is mandatory reporting? Who is mandated to make a notification? What types of abuse are mandated reporters required to report? Commonwealth law What protections are given to reporters? About whom can notifications be made? What type of concerns must be reported, and what may be reported? In what cases can child protection and welfare agencies respond? What are the benefits of mandatory reporting requirements? Are there challenges with the introduction of mandatory reporting? Further reading Authors / Acknowledgements Share or comment Email Facebook Twitter Digg reddit del.icio.us StumbleUpon Leave a comment This sheet examines legal provisions requiring specified people to report suspected abuse and neglect to government child protection services in Australia.1 This document is provided as a guide only. Individuals are encouraged to contact the relevant department or organisation to clarify requirements in their states or territories, or in relation to legislation. For more information, see Reporting Abuse and Neglect: State and Territory Departments Responsible for Protecting Children. What is mandatory reporting? Mandatory reporting is a term used to describe the legislative requirement imposed on selected classes of people to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to government authorities. Parliaments...
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...Vulnerable Population and Self Awareness University of Phoenix Health Assessment and Promotion for Vulnerable Population NUR 440 Belinda Condit, MSN, RN, NE-BC March 5, 2013 Vulnerable Population and Self Awareness This paper will discuss the vulnerable population of child abuse caused by the children’s parents. It will include a description of the populations’ demographic based on research of professional literature. It will also include the description of my personal awareness of population before studying the demographics. It will state the effect of research on personal attitudes after gathering knowledge. It will then describe how knowledge might affect health care delivery. Finally, I will use self-reflection to evaluate my perception before and after learning about the population (University of Phoenix, 2013). Description of the Population’s Demographic The population’s demographic affected by the child abuse by parents, are both the parents and the children. Children affected by parental child abuse are a vulnerable population because often time children do not know who to seek help from. The children demographic are affected greatly because many times children feel that they do not want to get their parents in trouble because of the abuse. Children abused by parents are often considered a social problem, which is often silent. “Child abuse and neglect by parents remains a salient social problem, thus warranting a continued evaluation of measurement tools...
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...but the entire world. It is imperative that society learns all they can about this issue. As a whole, society needs to discover the indicators of sexual abuse, the appropriate ways to report suspected abuse and how to help those that have been abused so they are not continually victimized by their past. This paper will explore child abuse and child sexual abuse in six parts. The first part will begin with the earliest references of child abuse as a whole. The second part will continue on to the emergence of the issue of child abuse on the social and political scene. The third part of this paper will show when and how sexual abuse first became recognized as part of the child abuse issue. The fourth part of this paper will move into the effects of child sexual abuse. The fifth part will cover child sexual abuse intervention methods and the sixth part will focus on the treatments available to help victims in the present as well as the future. PART ONE: CHILD ABUSE’S PAST In the ancient world, infanticide was common practice in nearly all cultures. Children were killed at birth if they did not seem fit. Fathers were permitted to kill their newborns if they deemed the child was abnormal. Children that showed signs of being physically handicapped were killed by order of the tribal elders by leaving the child out exposed to the elements. Midwives were instructed by physicians to kill children that were unfit. After the child was born, they’d examine the infant and if it wasn’t...
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...The first category is ethos, otherwise known as credibility or trustworthiness. The bulk of the ethos in “The Misguided Zeal of the Privacy Lobby” can be found near the top of the article where multiple main positions are covered. The first is Ehrenhalt’s college education consisting of his masters degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, which alone forms a steady foundation of a strong ethos as a writer. After college Ehrenhalt worked as a reporter for Congressional Quarterly, a senior editor for Governing magazine, and wrote for multiple newspapers including both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. On top of a lengthy college education, these positions help build up Ehrenhalt's ethos, making his overall credibility very convincing. Unfortunately, though, this grandiose history of journalism, despite how powerful it is, only works as a counter balance to the weakest point in Ehrenhalt’s article being his choice of...
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...Yesterday we discussed potential signs ofmistreatment or abuse in a day care setting. Today we continue our discussion regarding child abuse as we consider the signs of various types of abuse. While many of these topics are exceptionally troubling, as parents it is important to pay attention to changes in the behavior of our children and recognize the importance of addressing these issues head on. When it comes to unspeakable acts of sexual abuse of children there may or may not be any outwardly physical signs. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to any changes in the child’s behavior. In these situations, a mandated reporter or other person who is concerned about the child’s well-being should listen to the child closely and attentively in a calm and natural demeanor to put the child at ease. Because most sexual abuse is conducted in secrecy, the most important evidence in these cases is the testimony of the victim. If a child displays the following signs, they may be the victim of sexual abuse: • Has difficulty walking or sitting • Sudden refusal to participate in gym or physical activities • Sudden change in appetite • Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior • Becomes pregnant or contracts an STD • Runs away • Reports sexual abuse by a parent or caregiver Parents or adult caregivers who have sexually abused a child may be: • Unusually protective of the child or limit the child’s interaction with others •...
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...Case Study Emergency Management (25 APRIL 2013) My study will provide a brief overview into the following subcomponents of Emergency Management concerning “The Station” Nightclub Fire of 2003 in Warwick, Rhode Island. This tragic event took the lives 100 patrons and approximately 200 were injured. The band that played before an estimated crowd of 450 people used pyrotechnics for special effects purposes during the opening performance. The pyrotechnics ignited highly-flammable polyurethane foam insulation lining the wall and ceiling of the platform area where the band was performing, resulting in the deadly fire. 1) Mitigation- the act of mitigating, or lessening the force or intensity of something unpleasant, as wrath, pain, grief, or extreme circumstances: Prior to the fire at the Station fire and City code inspectors failed to examine all relevant model building and fire codes in reference to high occupancy buildings and or gatherings other incidents with similar circumstances in places of public assembly; fire detection and suppression systems that were not at the time part of the structure or planned in the materials used in the construction and interior finish of the building; points of entrance and exits and the fire department response to the incident. Federal investigators are able to develop new information, and confirm reports as to the initiating event, the reason for the rapid spread of the toxic smoke and fire, the difficulties encountered by...
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...History of child abuse BSHS/408 February 15 2016 Chiffone N Shelton Abstract In order to discuss child abuse and neglect it is important to have a clear understanding of what child abuse and neglect is and the different form of child abuse. How the various types of child abuse and neglect are different from one another, ill-treatment of children comes in many forms, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional ill-treatment, and child neglect. Child neglect comes in many forms and occurs when a child is not given the care, supervision, affection, and support that they need; neglect can occur through physical neglect, emotional neglect, medical neglect, and education neglect. What are the implications of child abuse and neglect, For fiscal year 2011, States reported that 676,569 children were victims of child abuse or neglect While physical injuries may or may not be immediately visible, abuse and neglect can have consequences for children, families, and society that last lifetimes, if not generations . History of child abuse In this essay, I will be discussing the history and implications of child abuse and neglect. I will explain how the history of child abuse and neglect helped shape current policies and what the extent of child abuse and neglect is. I will address how various types of child abuse and neglect are different and how these types are viewed from different theoretical perspectives; I will also explain what the implications of child abuse and neglect are...
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...The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act With each subsequent Supreme Court decision relevant to the Whistleblower Protection Act, the scope of protected disclosures narrowed. The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, however, restored and reinforced the original scope of the law and clarified that any disclosure that evidenced government waste fraud or abuse is a protected disclosure. In fact, the law specifically notes the reversal of Horton v. Department of the Navy, Willis v. Department of Agriculture, and Meuwissen v. Department of Interior. In effect, congress mandated that “a whistleblower is not deprived of protection just because the disclosure was made to an individual, including a supervisor, who participated in the...
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...categorized as physical neglect, medical neglect, which means that the caregivers fail to take the child to the hospital for checkups or when they're sick or injured, and another type of neglect is emotional, which means there is a lack of affection and nurturing for the child, it is hard to identify, but has a lasting impact on the child. There are many different ways that the Child Welfare System takes care of cases with abuse and neglect of children. As stated in the textbook, "As a result of the 1974 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, every U.S. state requires that instances of child abuse and neglect be reported to the state's child protective agency" (Crosson-Tower, 2018, p.172). Depending on the state and the case if a mandated reporter doesn't report their suspensions there could be a punishment that ranges from a fine or time in prison. After abuse or neglect is reported, child protective services and other agencies involved use what is called a risk factor formula. This helps them determine how dangerous the case is and how much danger a child may be in. An intake social worker is a person who analyzes the patterns of the risk factors and if they feel that the child is further risk then the case will be screened into their system. If they feel that the child isn't at risk for future abuse and that the family is in need of services, then they will be transferred to the appropriate agency rather the child protective services. To be caseworker or a social worker in...
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...drugs, or alcohol the affects are all similar. These types of substances can impair an individual’s judgment and can cause serious safety issues among other things. These are some of the problems inherent from substance abuse in the workplace: 1. More absenteeism and tardiness can be expected along with job-related accidents. 2. Businesses lose money each year because of substance abuse. 3. Employees who use drugs in the workplace are less productive than non-users. 4. Thefts rise along with damaged equipment and other unnecessary costs. 5. Non-users may have to work harder to make up for the problem employees (Dfaf, 2008). Larger corporations have a better handle on drug issues as they have established drug policies in effect and many of these corporations implement random drug tests. Smaller businesses are affected the most as they do not have established drug policies, usually do not require drug testing, and do not have the financial reserves to cover company related accidents. I have personally seen a few individuals lose their jobs because of drug abuse. One recently was an employee in his mid 20’s. Someone called and said his truck was driving erratically on the road. To make a long story short he failed the drug test. Substance abuse in the workplace not only affects the business and fellow employees but it also affects the family life. This individual had a wife and new infant. References Dfaf. (2008). How Does Substance Abuse Affect the Workplace...
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