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The Role of Professional Child Care Providers in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect
Author(s):
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children's Bureau.
Karageorge, Kathy, Kendall, Rosemary |
Year Published: 2008 |
This manual provides information on the roles and responsibilities of child care providers in preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect within and outside early childhood programs. It also presents an overview of prevention efforts, reporting laws, caring for maltreated children, and ways to support parents and professionals who work with families.
Table of Contents
2 - Recognizing Child Abuse or Neglect
3 - Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
4 - Minimizing the Risk of Maltreatment in Child Care Programs
5 - Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Role of Family Child Care Providers
6 - Responding to Allegations of Child Maltreatment in Child Care Programs
7 - Caring for Maltreated and At-Risk Children
Appendix A - Glossary of Terms
Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Child Care and with Child Maltreatment
Appendix C - State Telephone Numbers for Reporting Child Maltreatment
Appendix D - Handouts for Parents
Appendix E - Sample Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Appendix F - Risk Indicators: Touch Policy
Appendix G - Risk Indicators: Developmental Expectations of Children, Particularly Those With Special Needs
Appendix H - Risk Indicators: Child Abuse Prevention Curriculum
Appendix I - Family Support Strategies
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