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Child Abuse & Neglect
- 1. Child Abuse & Neglect Training Summer Training 2017
- 2. Interacting with Children & Teens Students should be treated with respect. No physical punishment, verbal abuse, coercion, or ridicule is allowed at any time. If a child is unwilling to cooperate after several attempts to redirect (through brain gym or other incentives) it may be appropriate to stop the session and start fresh the next week. Before offering food as a reward, make sure you are aware of any dietary restrictions.
- 3. Interacting with Children & Teens Sessions should be conducted in an environment that provides visibility by other adults. You should leave the door ajar or meet in a room with a glass window. The Augustine Project strictly prohibits interaction with students by anyone with a civil or criminal record of child sexual abuse. All tutors must have a criminal background check and agree to signing the Augustine Project Covenant for Responsible Interaction with Children and Youth.
- 4. Interacting with Children & Teens • All volunteers will uphold the Augustine Project Non-Discrimination Policy. • Children are not to be left unattended. Tutors should walk students to and from the classroom. • Augustine students should not be transported by their tutor at any time. If a tutor chooses to drive a student, they are operating outside of the scope of the program. • No alcohol, illegal drugs, or use of tobacco products is permitted.
- 5. Interacting with Children & Teens Gift giving can be a form of buying loyalty or silence. As a result, gifts should only be offered on special occasions and should not be elaborate or expensive. “Open Door” policy - parents, professional staff, and others have the right to visit and observe tutoring sessions at any time
- 6. Child Sexual Abuse: Myths & Facts
- 7. Myth #1 Child sexual abuse only occurs among strangers.
- 9. Myth #2 Children provoke sexual abuse through seductive behavior.
- 10. Children are not responsible for sexual abuse; the offender is. Sexual abuse exploits children who are not developmentally capable of understanding or resisting the abuse.
- 11. Myth #3 Most child sexual abuse victims tell someone.
- 12. It’s estimated that 73% of child victims don’t tell anyone for at least a year 45% of victims don’t tell anyone for at least 5 years
- 13. Myth #4 All sexual abuse victims are female.
- 14. Studies indicate that female children are abused more often than male children. It is estimated between 25-33% of women have been sexually abused during childhood. Estimates for men are 10-16%.
- 15. Myth #5 Sexual abuse is primarily a problem of lower socioeconomic families.
- 16. Myth #6 The perpetrator is an adult.
- 18. Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Physical Abuse ❏Unexplained bruises, welts, burns, abrasions ❏Eager to please ❏Depression ❏Low self-esteem ❏Fearful ❏School absences Neglect ❏Lack of supervision ❏Lack of adequate clothing ❏Lack of medical/dental care ❏Constant fatigue ❏Substance abuse ❏Abandonment ❏School absences
- 19. Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Sexual Abuse ❏Difficulty walking/sitting ❏Bloody underclothing ❏Inappropriate sexual behavior ❏Self-destructive behavior ❏Withdrawal ❏Fearful of person or places Emotional Maltreatment ❏Behavioral extremes ❏Sleep problems ❏Apathetic ❏Withdrawal ❏Anxiety
- 20. Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect • Report the situation to the director and/or child’s teacher • Report to the school social worker and principal if it’s determined that there is cause to suspect abuse or neglect • DO NOT ask the child leading questions or confront parent/guardian