2025 NYSED Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Course Purpose

To provide mandated reporters of child abuse with an overview of the following: When legally required to call the SCR When children and families may be more appropriately assisted through community-based services or other supports Reduce bias in the decision-making process of whether a call must be made to the SCR The impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children and families Protective factors and the supports that can be referred to families to in lieu of making a report.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

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.

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

1. Be able to determine if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse, including in a virtual setting.
2. Recognize the signs of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in children and factors to consider when determining whether a child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse.
3. Recognize the impact of trauma and ACEs on children, families, and the mandated reporter.
4. Recognize the mitigating effects of the five protective factors on trauma.
5. Recognize the impact of bias on decision-making.
6. Understand when a mandated reporter has a legal obligation to call the SCR.
7. Recognize how the mandated reporter may better connect individuals and families with services.
8. Know how to prepare to make the call to the SCR.
9. Know how to complete the LDSS 2221A form.
10. Understand rights as a mandated reporter.

Who this course is for:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and other healthcare providers in any setting who want continuing education on 2025 NYSED Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

Course outline

38 sections · finish in any order across devices

1. 1

   Module 1: Introduction

2. 2

   Shared Mission

3. 3

   Trauma

4. 4

   Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

5. 5

   Trauma-Informed Practice

6. 6

   Module 3: Understanding and Reducing Implicit and Explicit Bias

7. 7

   Causes of Child Abuse

8. 8

   Professional Role

9. 9

   Confidentiality

10. 10

    Immunity from Liability

11. 11

    Module 5: Defining Maltreatment and Abuse

12. 12

    Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)

13. 13

    Social Services Law and Article 10 of the Family Court Act

14. 14

    Penalties for Failure to Report

15. 15

    Abandoned Infant Protection Act

16. 16

    Module 6: Indicators of Child Maltreatment and Abuse

17. 17

    Abusive Head Trauma

18. 18

    Abdominal Trauma

19. 19

    Skeletal Trauma

20. 20

    Neglect

21. 21

    Physical Abuse

22. 22

    Sexual Abuse

23. 23

    Specific injuries and associated findings of child abuse include: 15

24. 24

    Fractures

25. 25

    Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Children

26. 26

    Communication Barriers

27. 27

    Concerning Behavioral Indicators of Caregivers to Children with IDD

28. 28

    The Virtual Environment

29. 29

    Educational Neglect

30. 30

    Exercise

31. 31

    Answer

32. 32

    Module 8: Making the Call to the SCR and What Happens Next

33. 33

    (LDSS 2221-A)

34. 34

    Special Considerations

35. 35

    Conclusion

36. 36

    Steps to Report Suspected Child Abuse

37. 37

    Child-Help USA

38. 38

    www.acf.dhhs.gov

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