QUESTION IN UPLOADED INFO

Reading/Resources

http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf

https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/whatiscan.cfm

https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/state/

http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSCHAB98.PDF

In this week’s reading, you went to the State Statutes Search web resource in the Child Welfare Information Gateway site and found information on the definitions of child abuse and neglect in your state. Use that information to share with your classmates the standards for reporting child abuse in your state, the person(s) considered responsible for children, and the exceptions your state considers.

Include the following in your post this week:

1. Explain how to recognize signs of child abuse and neglect.

2. Explain how to act as an advocate for children and their families.

3. What are the standards for reporting child abuse in your state? (VIRGINIA)

4. According to the law in your state, who is (are) the person(s) responsible for the child?

5. What exceptions does your state consider? (VIRGINIA)