2025 NYSED Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect

Child abuse and neglect are serious public health concerns. It involves the emotional, sexual, physical abuse, or neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, custodian, or caregiver that results in potential harm, actual harm, or a threat of harm. This independent study provides an overview of child abuse, adverse childhood experiences, implicit bias, and the New York regulations for a mandated reporter to report child abuse and neglect.