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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Abuse Neglect and Dependency…What you

need to know.• Lisa Siciliano-Miller MSSA, LISW-S, OSU

Extension, Lake County Family Consumer Science and 4-H Educator

• Jeff Dick, Assistant Professor, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Volunteerism and 4-H Community Clubs

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Objectives Define Child Abuse, Neglect and Dependency

Distinguishing Abuse from Accident

Indicators

Do and don’ts

Mandated Reporter Law

OSU policy in regards to reporting

How to report and what you need

What happens after a report is made

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AbusePhysical Abuse -non-accidental injury

Corporal Punishment

Severity/injury

Number of times

Opinion /subjective

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AbuseDistinguishing Abuse from Accident

Where is the injury?

How many injuries does the child have?

Size and shape of injury.

Does the story match the injury?

Injury consistent with child’s ability.

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Abuse Sexual Abuse any sexual activity upon or with a child. The act may be for the sexual gratification of the perpetrator or a third party.

Minors

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Abuse Emotional Abuse chronic acts which interfere with psychological and or social development

Hard to prove

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NeglectAbandonment

Supervision -age to be left alone

Food and Shelter

Educational

Clothing/Self Care-Hygiene

Medical/Dental

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DependencyHomeless

Lack of mental care due to mental or physical condition

Household Member has abused/neglected a child.

Circumstances of a sibling being abused

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Indicators of Child Abuse or NeglectBruises welts, marksClothing /long sleeve shirtsExcessive sunburn, illness, colds bites etc.Child’s behavior _reluctance to change/participateIn painHungryTiredLate to school

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Indicators of Child Abuse or NeglectParents may ……Appear disinterestedFail to return calls,/make appointmentsBecome angry and threatening/defensiveRefuse to discuss child’s problemRefer to child as different, bad etcOverly protectiveLack of maturityFeels inadequate

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Do and Don’tsPreliminary information necessary to know

Do not investigate

Never ask leading questions

Confidentiality

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Mandated Reporter LawAttorneys

Physicians

Licensed psychologist and therapist

Speech pathologists and audiologists

Administrators and employees of daycares, camps, certified child care agencies, public or private children service agencies

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Cont’d Mandated Reporter LawTeachers, school employees, or school authoritiesSocial workers or professional counselorsCounty Humane societySuperintendents, board members, employees of county boards, employees of DD, employees of a home or facility that provides respite, employees of a home health agency or homemaker services Assessor or third party employed by children services.

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OSU Policy on Reporting ReportingA. Any employee/ volunteer who in the course of their duties witnesses child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect or has information that would lead a reasonable person to believe the minor faces a substantial threat of Such abuse or neglect must immediately call1. Children services agency or a municipal or county peace officer local law enforcement authority at 911)and2. University Police.B. The employee/ volunteer must complete a Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, or Neglect Incident Report and submit it to the Office of Human Resources.C. The University Police must notify the Office of Human Resources , who will notify the unit HR professional and/or supervisor

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Mandated ReporterMandated Person

Official/professional capacity

Suspects or knows

Required/Policy

Moral/ethical duty

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Information to have when making a report

Names of all family member in homeBirth date and agesAddressPhone numberIf possible social security numberWork or school names/numbersSpecific concerns of abuse with as much factual detailDates/time/ of incident(s) (documentation)Witnesses/collateral informants name and number

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Reporting informationGiving your name

Your name not released

What to do if confronted by a parent.

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What happens after report is madeScreener/professional or Para professional

Intake/risk assessment/investigate

Ongoing involvement

Protective Supervision

Custody and Placement

Case plan/Ongoing reviews/

Permanency planning/Adoption

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Where to report in your countyLorain County 440-329-5340

after hours 440-329 -2121 Cuyahoga County 216 696-KIDS(5437) Summit County 330-379-1880

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Thank You for Coming

Questions?

Contact information

Lisa Siciliano-Miller MSSA, LISW-S

440-350-2268 [email protected]

Jeff Dick Field Specialist

419-337-9210 [email protected]

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