This document provides an overview of a training on promoting child safety and supporting families during COVID-19. It defines different types of child abuse and neglect, provides 2019 child abuse statistics for Missouri, and outlines how school closures may have impacted reporting of abuse cases. The training covers mandated reporting procedures, adverse childhood experiences, and strategies to prevent child maltreatment through community commitment, using data to inform actions, promoting positive norms, and supportive policies and programs.

1. Essentials for Childhood
Promoting Child Safety & Supporting Families During COVID-19
Session 1

2. Today your presenters are:
Breanca Jefferson
Parent Educator/Dunklin County Caring Council
Hello!
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Kristi Smith
Workforce Readiness Coordinator/ Outreach Educator
bjefferson@caringcouncil.org
ksmith@caringcouncil.org

3. Outline of Training
 Definitions / Signs of Abuse
 Child Abuse Statistics for Missouri
 2019-2020 School Closures
 Mandated Reporting
 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
 Introduction to Part 2
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4. Definitions
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5. CDC Terminology
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Maltreatment – includes all types of abuse and neglect
Abuse – act of commission
Neglect – act of omission

6. 4 Common Types of Child Maltreatment
Physical Abuse
is the use of physical force,
such as hitting, kicking,
shaking, burning, or other
acts of force against a child
• unexplained bruising (TEN
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• black eyes, bites, or burns
• Injuries that don't match the
given explanation
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7. 4 Common Types of Child Maltreatment
Emotional Abuse
Refers to behaviors that harm
a child’s self-worth or
emotional well-being.
Examples include name
calling, shaming, rejections,
withholding love, and
threating
• Delayed or inappropriate
emotional development
• Loss of self-confidence or self-
esteem
• Depression
• Desperately seeks affection
• A decrease in school
performance or loss of interest
in school
• Loss of previously acquired
developmental skills
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8. 4 Common Types of Child Maltreatment
Sexual Abuse
Involves engaging a child in
sexual acts. It includes
behaviors such as fondling,
penetration, and exposing a
child to other sexual
activities
• Trouble sitting
• Soreness
• Changes in behavior
• Unusual sexual knowledge
or behavior for their age
• Pregnancy or a sexually
transmitted infection
• Statements that he or she
was sexually abused
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9. 4 Common Types of Child Maltreatment
Neglect
Is the failure to meet a
child’s basic physical and
emotional needs.
These needs include
housing, food, clothing,
education, and access to
medical care
• Poor growth or weight gain or being
overweight
• Poor hygiene
• Lack of clothing or supplies to meet
physical needs
• Taking food or money without
permission
• Hiding food for later
• Poor record of school attendance
• Lack of appropriate attention for
medical, dental or psychological
problems or lack of necessary
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10. Parental Behaviors that May Indicate CM
• Shows little concern for the child
• Appears unable to recognize physical or emotional distress in the child
• Blames the child for the problems
• Consistently belittles or berates the child, and describes the child with negative terms,
such as "worthless" or "evil"
• Expects the child to provide him or her with attention and care and seems jealous of
other family members getting attention from the child
• Uses harsh physical discipline
• Demands an inappropriate level of physical or academic performance
• Severely limits the child's contact with others
• Offers conflicting or unconvincing explanations for a child's injuries or no explanation at
all
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11. Let’s Talk Numbers
Child Abuse Statistics for Missouri
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12. Statistics
◉ 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse/
neglect (in some form) in the last year
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13. 89,738
A total of 89,738 children were involved in the investigations/assessments in
2019.
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14. 64,920
Reports made in 2019
18,073
Reports made by school officials/teachers
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15. 650
Reports of child maltreatment per weekday (pre-COVID)
50% decrease
In the amount of reports due to social isolation
335
Reports of child maltreatment per weekday (during COVID)
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16. 2019-2020 School Closures
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17. Reporting Child Maltreatment
Who? Where?What?
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18. Who Reports?
◉ Social workers
◉ Teachers
◉ School personnel
◉ Child care providers
◉ Physicians
◉ Health care workers
◉ Mental health professionals
◉ Law enforcement officers
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89,738The total number of children that were involved in
investigations/assessments in 2019.

20. What Information is Reported?
◉ Name, address of child and the names of his/her parents or persons
responsible for care
◉ Age, sex, race
◉ Nature and extent of the child’s injuries, abuse and/or neglect, previous
injuries
◉ Source of report, name, address of person/persons making report
◉ Reporter’s occupation and where they can be reached
◉ Provide a complete and honest report about what you observed that led you
to suspect the occurrence of child abuse or neglect
◉ Any reasonable suspicion is sufficient
◉ Be familiar with the different types of abuse and neglect, signs and symptoms
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21. Where to Report?
Missouri Department of Social
Services
1-800-392-3738
Report online at
https://apps.dss.mo.gov/OnlineCan
Reporting/default.aspx
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22. Mandated Reporter Training
http://protectmokids.com/
1. Legal Requirements of the Mandated Reporter
2. Child Abuse/Neglect Defined and Indicators of Child
Abuse/Neglect
3. Plan for Responding to Suspicions Child Abuse/Neglect
4. Effectively Reporting
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23. “
“Unless someone like you cares a
whole awful lot, Nothing is going
to get better. It's not.”
― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax.
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24. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
What are ACEs?
Potentially traumatic events
that occur in childhood
(0-17 years)
• Experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect
• Witnessing violence in home or
community
• Having a family member attempt or die by
suicide
• Substance misuse
• Mental health problems
• Instability due to parental separation/
incarceration of close family member
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25. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Are ACEs common?
According to the CDC, about 62% of adults surveyed across
25 states reported that they had experienced one ACE during
childhood.
1 in 6 reported that they have experienced 4 or more ACEs.
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26. Negative, Lasting Effects
o Disrupt brain development
o Social development
o Compromise immune system
o Substance misuse/ unhealthy
coping mechanisms
o Mental health problems
o Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
o Teen Pregnancy
o Chronic Health Issues
• cancer
• diabetes
• heart disease
• Suicide
o Early Death
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

29. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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ACES VIDEO

31. Conclusion
In Part 1 of Essentials for Childhood training, we have covered:
 The 4 Types of CM and Corresponding Indicators
 Child Maltreatment Statistics for Missouri
 2019-2020 School Closures Map
 Who, What & Where of Mandated Reporting
 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

32. Safety: The extent to which a child is free from fear and secure from physical
or psychological harm within their social and physical environment
Stability: The degree of predictability and consistency in a
child’s social, emotional, and physical environment
Nurturing: The extent to which a parent or caregiver is available and
able to sensitively and consistently respond to and meet the needs of
their child.
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Three Critical Qualities of
Child Maltreatment

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34. Essentials for Childhood
Promoting Child Safety & Supporting Families During
COVID-19
Part 2

35. Outline for Part 2
◉ Safety, Stability, and Nurturing
◉ Essentials for Childhood framework and the 4
goals
◉ 9 Key Elements in Building Community
Commitment
◉ Promoting Positive Norms
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36. Three Critical Qualities
of relationships that make a difference for children as
they grow and develop:
Safety
The extent to which a
child is free from fear
and secure from physical
or psychological harm
within their social and
physical environment.
Stability
The degree of
predictability and
consistency in a child’s
social, emotional, and
physical environment.
Nurturing
The extent to which a
parent or caregiver is
available and able to
sensitively and
consistently respond to
and meet the needs of
their child.
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37. Goals in Preventing Child Maltreatment
1. Partner with others to build commitment
2. Develop a shared agenda
3. Consistent and strategic messaging
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Goal 1:
Raise awareness and commitment to promote safe, stable, nurturing
relationships and environments and prevent child maltreatment

38. Goals in Preventing Child Maltreatment
1. Build a partnership to gather and synthesize relevant data
2. Take stock of existing data
Vital Statistics, Health Data, Criminal Justice, Child
Protection and Welfare, Education, Demographic
3. Identify and fill critical data gaps
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/CM_Surveillance-a.pdf
4. Use the data to support other action steps
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Goal 2:
Use data to inform actions

39. 1. Promote the community norm that we all share responsibility for the
well-being of children
2. Promote positive community norms about parenting programs and
acceptable parenting behaviors
3. Implement evidence-based programs for parents and caregivers
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Goal 3:
Create the context for healthy children and
families through norms change and programs
Goals in Preventing Child Maltreatment

40. 1. Identify and assess which policies may positively impact the
lives of children and families in your community
2. Provide decision-makers with information on the benefits
of evidence-based strategies and rigorous evaluation
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Goal 4:
Create the context for healthy children and
families through policies
Goals in Preventing Child Maltreatment

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Be the voice for those
who cannot speak……
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42. Building Community Commitment
Developing A Vision
1. Establish a Process
2. Engage Community
3. Use Simple, Straightforward Language
4. Analyze Barriers
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9 Key Elements:

43. Building Community Commitment
Building Awareness
5. Make the Case
6. Recruit Champions
7. Leverage Influential Allies
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9 Key Elements:

44. Building Community Commitment
Partnering with Others
8. Determine Clear Roles for Each Partner
9. Create Structures for Accountability
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9 Key Elements:

45. Promoting Positive Community Norms
2 Types of Norms:
◉ Actual:
○ Values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors shared by a group of people.
◉ Perceived:
○ What individuals think are the actual norms of a group of people.
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46. Seven Steps to Promoting
Positive Community Norms
◉ Planning, Engaging, and Educating
◉ Assess Norms
◉ Establish a Common Understanding and Prioritize
Opportunities
◉ Develop a Portfolio of Strategies
◉ Pilot Test
◉ Implement portfolio of Strategies
◉ Evaluate Effectiveness and Future Needs
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47. Social Ecological Model for Violence Prevention
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48. “
The true character of society is revealed in
how it treats its children.
- Nelson Mandela
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49. Conclusion
While child maltreatment is a significant public health problem, it is also a
preventable one. Essentials for Childhood: Creating Safe, Stable, Nurturing
Relationships and Environments is designed to assist in prevention efforts, by
building commitment, using data to inform action, and creating the context for
healthy children and families through norms change, programs, and policies.
As we strive to improve child wellbeing we must remember that creating
context takes time, but the rewards of healthier children and families are worth
our efforts.
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*Please complete the quiz and evaluation at the end of the training.

50. Quiz and Evaluation
◉ If you do not complete the quiz and evaluation, you will not receive credit
for the training.
Click the link below:
◉ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePya63SNNB82FKjUDFF64-5-
2kFxC_66FxE_x6xycdOzJHWw/viewform?usp=pp_url
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51. Any questions ?
Contact Breanca Jefferson or Kristi Smith
◉ bjefferson@caringcouncil.org
◉ ksmith@caringcouncil.org
Thanks!
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