Lesson 14: Using Documentation to Report Child Abuse Suspicion Scope of the Child Abuse Issue Every year more than 3 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States involving more than 6 million children (a report can include multiple children). The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average between four and seven children every day to child abuse and neglect. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:
Teaching Read Chapter 12 in Week by Week Children develop self-esteem based on their interactions with peers and adults as well as responses from these influential people. It is vital that adults who care for young children provide opportunities for children to be successful and develop confidence and independence. Supportive caregivers should give children positive feedback to encourage them to succeed. One approach is to use “specific praise”. When responding to a child, it is good practice to make comments that directly relate to the situation. For example, instead of saying “Good job”, you could say “I like the way you followed my directions the first time”. Or, instead of “ Nice work”, you might try “Your picture has many colors and details”. This lets the child know that you are really paying attention. “Noticing” is another way of being present with children. Comments such as “I noticed that you took care of your boots today all by yourself”, or “I saw you help Tommy. You were very kind.” show kids that you care and you are paying attention to them. Both “specific praise” and “noticing” techniques can help you develop strong attachments with the students while supporting their self esteem. Attachment is an important component for helping children to succeed. Studies show that children who have at least one adult in their life who connects with them and gives them emotional support have a bigger chance of developing a healthy self-concept even when faced with challenging circumstances. This video describes the long term impact of emotional and physical trauma on the developing bodies and brains of young children.
Assessment Lesson 14 Assignment Ask the staff (at one of your observation sites): 1. what their policy is for reporting child abuse and neglect 2. How does observation play a role in making reports 3. What is your states local number for making DHHS reports Write one paragraph describing this and include a copy of their written policy if possible. Lesson 14 Discussion Discuss this sentence using information from the textbook and your own personal experiences. "Learning is closely entwined with the emotions, so feeling smart is the first step in successful learning." (Nielsen, 342) How does this connect with the ACES video?
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