Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect DCF

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Florida was one of the first states in the nation to have a toll-free hotline capable of receiving reports of child abuse and neglect around the clock.

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A child will always talk about abuse immediately after the first incident.

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Abuse can consist of a threat.

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Certain persons must give their name when reporting child abuse.

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Community organizations are not part of the resources available to help prevent and intervene in cases of abuse or suspected abuse.

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Depriving a child of food is considered physical abuse.

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Florida law considers everyone a mandatory reporter.

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Florida law requires that you report suspected abuse or neglect to the abuse hotline within 30 days.

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In Florida, the continuum of prevention and intervention services includes many categories

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Only teachers who suspect a child has been abused are required to make a report to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

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School absences, especially involving young children, could be an indication of underlying neglect and should prompt alert.

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Teachers and school personnel are not required to report suspected abuse by a school staff member.

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The presence of one indicator means that abuse has occurred.

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The term "abuse" refers to physical harm but does not include emotional harm.

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There are currently three ways to report abuse and neglect: online, by telephone, and by fax.

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When you report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect, you will be asked to prove your suspicion of abuse.

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You must have prior approval from a superior to file a report of suspected abuse.

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You must investigate a case of suspected abuse before making a report.

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A child suffering abuse may leave behind a meaningful drawing for a teacher to see.

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Abuse does not always result in impairment to a child's physical, mental, or emotional health.

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According to Florida Statute, a person who fails to report abuse or neglect may be subjected to fines or a jail sentence.

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Additional people may be listed as sources in the report, if they have specific information that is relevant to the report.

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Any person who knows—or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is abused, abandoned, or neglected—is required by Florida law to make a report.

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Any person who makes a report of child abuse in good faith is immune from any civil or criminal liability.

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As a teacher or school staff person, it is your duty and your legal responsibility to report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.

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As part of the continuum of prevention and intervention services available in Florida, there are resources that can provide prenatal support for expectant parents, as well as postnatal education and support for parents of newborn children.

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Florida law does not recognize "educational neglect" as a type of abuse or neglect.

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Indicators are observable conditions, behaviors, settings, or injuries that suggest the likelihood that abuse or neglect has occurred.

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It is the role of an investigator to prove or disprove whether abuse or neglect has occurred.

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Most indicators can be categorized as physical or behavioral.

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Not all states have a reporting statute that defines who must report suspected child abuse and neglect.

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The Department of Children and Families' abuse website has information about child abuse, web-based training, and how to report suspected abuse.

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The absence of indicators should not deter a report of suspected abuse or neglect.

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The child abuse and neglect services available in Florida include treatment and interrogation services.

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The term "abused" includes being a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

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When you make a report concerning suspected abuse or neglect, you will need to gather certain pieces of information; including the child's information, the parent's/guardian's information, as well as names of other people who may also know about the situation.

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You have both a moral and a legal obligation to intervene when you suspect child abuse or neglect

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You, as an educator, may remain anonymous when filing a report of suspected abuse or neglect.

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Your obligation is to make a report if you have a "reasonable cause to suspect" that abuse or neglect has occurred.

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