The Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Course For Mandated Reporters

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Learning Objectives

3. Prevalence and Impacts

4. What to Report

5. Indicators of Abuse and Maltreatment

6. Mandated Reporters in New York State

7. When Reports are Required From a Mandated Reporter

8. Who’s Obligated To Make The Report

9. What is Reasonable Cause to Report

10. Children and Disclosure

11. Reporting Procedures

12. Other Mandated or Authorized Actions

13. Legal Protections for Reporters

14. Consequences for Failing to Report

15. New York State's Child Protective Services System

Additional Resources
Hotline numbers, LDSS-221-A Reporting Form, List of local social service agencies, support agencies and services, references to the related laws

When Finished with the Course Materials
Please Print, Complete, and Submit to the NASW-NYS Chapter Office: the quiz, Certification of Completion (fill in part A only), evaluation and payment. Add $30.00 to have your certification of completion faxed directly to NYSED within 4 business days.

   
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