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Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Neglect Supplemental Information

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Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Neglect Supplemental Information

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    1. Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect – Supplemental Information Nic Dibble, LSSW, CISW Education Consultant, School Social Work Services Student Services/Prevention & Wellness Team Department of Public Instruction http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html January 2012

    2. Introduction This webcast is recommended for school administrators, pupil services professionals, & anyone who will be delivering this PowerPoint presentation as part of a local in-service for employees If you are watching this presentation as part of preparation to deliver a local in-service, feel free to incorporate any of the slides from this presentation into the “Training for All School Employees” PowerPoint presentation Both PowerPoint presentations are available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html 2 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    3. Introduction (continued) You will find some slides in the PowerPoint presentations reference specific questions or the Appendix in the DPI publication “The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect” Reviewing this publication will help prepare anyone using the DPI PowerPoint presentation to provide a local in-service http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html 3 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    4. Overview of Presentation Additional comments about reporting Guidelines for talking with a student Cooperating with the CPS initial assessment Possible outcomes of a report Special circumstances Confrontations by parents Sexually active adolescents Suspected abuse by educators Methamphetamine manufacture 4 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    5. Additional comments on reporting It is OK to have a local policy requiring employees to notify the principal or other school administrator when a report is made This notice may not prevent or delay a report A report should not be made on 2nd-hand information or hearsay An educator should attempt to check with the original source of the information in order to help determine if a report is necessary 5 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #13 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Question #13 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    6. Additional comments on reporting (continued) There should be no reports by “proxy” Someone with 1st hand knowledge of suspected child maltreatment may not ask someone else to make the report If a person is nervous about making a report or does not understand how or what to do, the person may ask someone with more knowledge to assist with the report 6 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #12 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes Reference Question #12 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    7. Additional comments on reporting (continued) If there are multiple educators that have had 1st hand contact with a student, only one of the educators needs to make the report Note: If different educators have different information that should be included in the report, all of these educators should participate in the report 7 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Questions #12 and 14 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Questions #12 and 14 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    8. Additional comments on reporting (continued) Sometimes a comment from a student or what can be observed is not sufficient information to determine if a report is necessary It is OK for a school to designate someone to have a conversation with a student to gather more information In cases of possible sexual abuse, it is important to be sensitive to the gender of the adult chosen to talk to the student 8 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    9. Talking with the Student Make the student as comfortable as possible The proximity to the student should help the student feel as comfortable as possible in this situation Allow the student to tell you what he or she wants to share 9 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    10. Talking with the Student (continued) Ask open-ended, simple questions with only one idea – examples are: Pointing to bruises on the arm, “How’d you get these marks?” “Can you tell me what happened?” “Then what happened?” “Is there anything else you want to tell me?” 10 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    11. Talking with the Student (continued) Use age-appropriate language Validate student’s self-disclosure It takes a great deal of personal courage for a student to tell someone about being hurt It can help the student if the educator openly acknowledges the student’s courage using language the student can understand 11 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    12. Talking with the Student (continued) Reassure the student the abuse is NOT his or her fault Some children believe that the abuse is because they misbehave 12 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    13. Talking with the Student (continued) Don’t … Sit behind a desk or table – rather, sit across from or next to the student, depending upon the student’s comfort level Display anger, shock, disgust, disbelief, or confusion Interrupt or correct the student 13 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    14. Talking with the Student (continued) Don’t … Ask leading questions Leading questions can ruin the investigation by Child Protective Services or law enforcement Check under the student’s clothing for signs of abuse A school nurse may ask a student to open or remove clothing as part of an examination to look for injuries 14 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    15. Talking with the Student (continued) Don’t … Tell the student, “Everything is going to be OK” or “This will never happen again” Nobody can guarantee that they can keep a student safe from abuse or neglect 15 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    16. Talking with the Student (continued) If & once you determine a report is or is not necessary, stop asking questions There is no valid reason to continue to ask a student personal questions If a report is made, continuing to question a student risks corrupting the investigation by Child Protective Services or law enforcement 16 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    17. Talking with the Student (continued) If a report is made, tell the student using language the student can understand It is OK to allow older & more mature students to be present when a report is made as a means of helping them begin to regain some control over their personal lives 17 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    18. Talking with the Student (continued) After the report is made, tell the student what will happen next (e.g., “Someone will be coming out to school to talk to you later today”) It may be necessary to ask the intake worker about next steps in order to learn this information 18 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These are recommended guidelines for talking to a student about possible abuse or neglect. Reference Question #10 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    19. Cooperating with CPS Initial Assessment CPS must be allowed to interview a student in a public school Allow immediate access to the student for observation & interview Wis. Stat. 48.981(3)(c) Do not ask the caseworker to wait until the student has free time Provide a private interview area 19 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Child Protective Sservices may only compel public schools to allow access to the student for an interview. Private schools may deny access to the student. Reference Question #27 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes Child Protective Sservices may only compel public schools to allow access to the student for an interview. Private schools may deny access to the student. Reference Question #27 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    20. Cooperating with CPS Initial Assessment (continued) An educator may sit in on the interview ONLY if the student wants this & CPS caseworker OKs it If a school staff person is allowed to sit in on the interview by Child Protective Services, be sure not to say or do anything that would interfere with the interview & investigation For instance, do not try to cue the child by saying, “Remember, you told me that your Daddy hit you” 20 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes CPS may interview the child without parental consent, if the parent is suspected of being the maltreator or of being complicit in the maltreatment. If the parent is not suspected as the maltreator or of being complicit in the maltreatment, CPS must get parental consent to interview the child. Reference Question #27 and 28 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes CPS may interview the child without parental consent, if the parent is suspected of being the maltreator or of being complicit in the maltreatment. If the parent is not suspected as the maltreator or of being complicit in the maltreatment, CPS must get parental consent to interview the child. Reference Question #27 and 28 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    21. Possible Outcomes The initial assessment by CPS generally concludes with one of the following actions: the case is closed with no referral for services, the case is closed & the family is referred to community services, or the case is opened for ongoing services that are either voluntary or court-ordered 21 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #29 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Question #29 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    22. Possible Outcomes (continued) Whether or not a case is opened for services often depends upon: any safety threats present in the home, a family’s willingness to receive services from the child welfare or other service agency, or when it is believed the child is not safe & the family refuses services, the ability of the agency to obtain a court order mandating services 22 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #29 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes Reference Question #29 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    23. Why doesn’t CPS always take action? The child’s mistreatment may not be serious enough to legally allow intervention Removal from a home is a last resort Children often can be maintained safely in the home Placing a child in a foster home can be traumatic for both the child & other family members 23 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes See the Training for All School Employees Webcast for definitions of child maltreatment. Reference Question #30 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Reference Q#30.Speaker Notes See the Training for All School Employees Webcast for definitions of child maltreatment. Reference Question #30 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Reference Q#30.

    24. Confrontations by Parents If confronted by parents, educators may be able to manage the situation with these statements Reports for possible child abuse are required by law The law also requires that the identity of any reporter be kept confidential There are significant penalties for breaking either of these laws 24 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #33 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Question #33 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    25. Abuse by a Non-Caregiver Counties have discretion regarding investigation of abuse by non-caregivers Continue to investigate all reports of suspected abuse, both caregiver & non-caregiver, Investigate caregiver reports only & refer non-caregiver reports to local law enforcement, or Make this decision on a case-by-case basis. Schools should check with their respective county department of social services Wis. Stat. 48.981(3)(c) 25 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #28 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Question #28 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    26. Abuse by a Non-Caregiver If a parent is not suspected of abusing the child OR of being complicit in the abuse, then permission must be obtained from the parent to interview the child If a parent has failed to protect a child from abuse by a non-caregiver, then CPS must still investigate Wis. Stat. 48.981(3)(c) 26 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #28 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes Reference Question #28 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    27. Sexually Active Adolescents 3 questions can help determine if a report is necessary Was the sexual contact voluntary or involuntary? How old is the student? under 16 years 16 or 17 years Ref. 72 Atty. Gen. 93 18 years or older Has the student accessed health care services? Wis. Stat. 48.981(2m) 27 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Questions #16 and 17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Questions #16 and 17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    28. Definitions of Sexual Contact & Sexual Intercourse Sexual contact includes intentional touching of intimate body parts, whether direct or through clothing, for the purpose of sexually humiliating or degrading the victim or sexually arousing or gratifying the perpetrator Wis. Stat. 948.01(5) Intimate body parts include breasts, buttocks & genitals Sexual intercourse includes vaginal, oral & anal sex Wis. Stat. 948.01(6)    28 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #16 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #16 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    29. Attorney General Opinion “consensual sexual contact involving 16- & 17-year-old children does not constitute child abuse under section 48.981(2), Stats.” “there is nothing in the child ‘abuse’ definition of s. 48.981 encompassing sexual activity of the typical 16-year-old or 17-year-old. Accordingly, there is no reporting requirement in that regard & no authority under s. 48.981 for the county Department of Social Services to investigate reports of such activity.” Ref. 72 Atty. Gen. 93 29 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes These quotes come from a published Wisconsin Attorney General opinion that was re-established in a Wisconsin Dept. of Justice memo in April 2005. While it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with someone who is 16 or 17 years old, this law (s. 948.09) is not cross-referenced under Ch. 48 as part of the definition of “abuse.” This Wisconsin Attorney General opinion specifically states that counties have no authority to investigate voluntary sexual intercourse with a 16 or 17 year old and it should not be reported as suspected abuse. Reference Questions #16 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes These quotes come from a published Wisconsin Attorney General opinion that was re-established in a Wisconsin Dept. of Justice memo in April 2005. While it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with someone who is 16 or 17 years old, this law (s. 948.09) is not cross-referenced under Ch. 48 as part of the definition of “abuse.” This Wisconsin Attorney General opinion specifically states that counties have no authority to investigate voluntary sexual intercourse with a 16 or 17 year old and it should not be reported as suspected abuse. Reference Questions #16 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    30. Exception to Mandatory Reporting if a Student Has Accessed Health Care Services “The purpose of this subsection is to allow children to obtain confidential health care services.” Health care services include family planning, pregnancy testing, & treatment of sexually transmitted diseases The exception to report applies to Doctors, physician assistants & nurses providing health care services to a child A person who obtains information about a child who is receiving or has received health care services Wis. Stat. 48.981(2m) 30 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    31. Exception to Mandatory Reporting Due to Prior Access to Health Care Services (continued) Mandatory reporting may not apply IF the adolescent has accessed or is accessing health care services & NONE of the exceptions listed below apply Sexual contact with caregiver Mental illness or deficiency Young age or immaturity Unconscious or unable to communicate unwillingness Exploitation Reasonable doubt about voluntary nature of participation Wis. Stats. 48.981(2m), 253.07(1)(b) 31 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    32. Sexually Active Adolescents (continued) A significant age difference between the adolescent & the adolescent’s partner may be enough to warrant a report, even if the adolescent believes the sexual activity is voluntary There may be a power differential in the relationship that raises doubt Some counties suggest reports if the age difference is 3 years or more 32 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html. Speaker Notes More information on this complex topic is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/rrfsaa.pdf and http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/confid.html. Reference Question #17 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    33. Sexually active adolescents (continued) More information is available in the DPI publication “Reporting Requirements for Sexually Active Adolescents” A link to this resource can be found at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html 33 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    34. Suspected abuse by educators Suspected abuse by an educator must be reported to county Child Protective Services or local law enforcement Notify your district administrator A report to DPI may be required for possible consideration of license revocation Wis. Stat. 115.31 34 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Questions #23, 32 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Questions #23, 32 and Appendix A in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    35. Methamphetamine Manufacture Making methamphetamine is considered child abuse in Wisconsin, if a child could see, smell or hear this activity (e.g., in a child’s home) Wis. Stat. 48.02(1)(g) 35 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012 Speaker Notes Reference Question #1 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.Speaker Notes Reference Question #1 in The School’s Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html.

    36. Sources for More Information Department of Public Instruction http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/can.html Department of Children & Families http://dcf.wi.gov/children/CPS/index.htm 36 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    37. Sources for More Information (continued) County departments of social services Police-school liaison officers or other local law enforcement officers Nic Dibble, Education Consultant School Social Work Services nic.dibble@dpi.wi.gov (608)266-0963 37 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    38. Here is what we covered Additional comments about reporting Guidelines for talking with a student Cooperating with the CPS initial assessment Possible outcomes of a report 38 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

    39. Here is what we covered (continued) Special circumstances Confrontations by parents Sexually active adolescents Suspected abuse by educators Methamphetamine manufacture Where to get more information 39 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - January 2012

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