Pennsylvania Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training for Mandated Reporters – 2 Hours

Child abuse is a serious public health concern. It involves serious mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, serious physical neglect, and bodily injury, in the state of Pennsylvania to a child under the age of 18 by a parent, custodian, or caregiver that results in potential harm, harm, or a threat of harm. This independent study provides an overview of Pennsylvania child welfare laws, indicators for child abuse, and reporting requirements of suspected child abuse mandated for mandated reporters in Pennsylvania in order that they can recognize child abuse and feel more confident in the reporting process.