What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect?

  • Lauren

    Member
    December 2, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    If I suspected child abuse, I would try to talk to the child first and ask if they are ok or if they get hurt at home, I would then report my suspicions to my supervisor and see if they agree that CPS should be called.

  • Personal

    Member
    December 4, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    Our job is to take care of these children, so we should take action if all signs are indicating possible signs of abuse. First, I will closely monitor signs of abuse and take opportunities to talk to the the child. I will bring the issue with my supervisor to make sure I am taking the right steps. I will report the case to CPS if I believe abuse is happening right away.

  • Haley

    Member
    December 11, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    This is such a difficult situation to deal with. I always want what is best for the child. I would probably tell my superior about the situation and see what she thinks we should do.

  • Jailee

    Member
    December 14, 2022 at 10:15 pm

    I believe the first thing I would do is bring my concerns up with the lead teacher to see if they also share my concerns. If they do, I would figure out what the program policy is in such a situation, follow the correct procedures, and report my suspicions as necessary. In some cases, I may attempt to talk to the child (under supervisor permission).

  • Alyssa

    Member
    December 15, 2022 at 10:09 pm

    I would assess the situation to be sure I had reason to feel that way, then I would report my suspicion to CPS if need be. As a mandated reporter, I take full responsibility for protecting children in my care

  • Kiley Kaye

    Member
    December 18, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    If I suspected child abuse or neglect- since I am an assistant teacher- I would first go to either my lead teacher, or the director, whoever I could get in contact with the quickest. I would consult them, inform them of my observations, and tell them what I suspect and get their input. I would then report the findings to set in progress an investigation by the proper authorities.

  • Maya

    Member
    December 18, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    Is your duty to call CPS if you suspect abuse in the home or anywhere else. It can be very scary but it is a must to protect the children and keep them safe. If you are not sure document what you’ve seen or what you have heard take pictures all of that once you call CPS call or tell the Director. They are informed.

  • Ellie

    Member
    December 19, 2022 at 8:53 am

    I would first talk to the child, and maybe have other classroom teachers discuss with them in case they have more to say or are more comfortable with another teacher. Then, I would report to my supervisor, who should report to CPS, but if they do not, I would report to them myself.

  • maria

    Member
    December 20, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    If I suspect child abuse at home I would definitely contact my director and ask for them to immediately come in and observe. I would have the list of symptoms ready to give just in case and I would write a report of what I have notice and the reasons why I am suspicious. We will develop a plan to keep everyone safe before moving forward.

  • Amber

    Member
    December 20, 2022 at 6:11 pm

    I would bring the child to my childcare director to get a second opinion, and then I would call CPS to report.

  • Brienne H Heckle

    Member
    December 23, 2022 at 11:00 pm

    If a child is suspected of abuse you should check with your supervisor first before calling CPS or even speaking with the child, then contact CPS, in other circumstances of the child being endangered call the police before calling CPS

  • Jill

    Member
    December 24, 2022 at 1:14 am

    Documentation always happens first. Picture taken if we can get one. If the child is verbal I ask non-leading questions: oh. It looks like you have an owie. How did that get there? I document what the says. I ask teachers if they have seen any other signs.

    I then report to CPS. I ask for the intake number for the call.

    I then document and summarize the situation and email my licensor so she has all the information.

    Continue to monitor the child daily.

  • Hannah

    Member
    December 26, 2022 at 9:17 am

    I would talk with the child and ask them about my observations and then I would report it if I thought that it was abuse or neglect. I am a mandated reporter so I would report first and then consult with my fellow teachers.

  • Scion

    Member
    December 26, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    I would first go to my lead teacher and then my director to ask and/or verify that what I’m seeing is viable and completely possible. I would then ask my director what the best course of action is, and call into CPS and make a report. If I had more flexibility in the things I was able to do, I would personally want to ask the child what’s been going on or how they got the injury, but maybe that’s not something we’re supposed to do. I know one of our handouts states “Do NOT press for details, you do not need to prove a case”, but that doesn’t seem to cover whether or not we can ask the child at all about how they may have gotten an injury. Do we wait for the child to come to us about it? That doesn’t seem right because the handouts also stated that the child often can’t or won’t speak up about what’s going on with them, in the case of abuse.

  • Ella

    Member
    December 27, 2022 at 11:39 pm

    I would talk to my lead teacher about my concerns and see what they think, and keep an eye on the child afterwards, ask them about what I’m seeing in a way that shows that I care about them.

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