At the conclusion of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Define what constitutes abuse, maltreatment, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Service Law.
• Distinguish among various behavioral and environmental characteristics of abusive parents or caretakers.
• Identify physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse.
• Identify physical and behavioral indicators of maltreatment and neglect.
• Contrast the physical and behavioral indicators of sexual abuse.
• Describe situations in which a mandated reporter must report suspected child abuse or maltreatment.

• Describe what constitutes reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused or maltreated.
• Outline proper procedures for making a report of suspected child abuse.
• List the actions certain mandated reporters may take to protect a child, in addition to filing a child abuse report.
• Describe the legal protections afforded reporters and the consequences for failing to report.
• Describe what happens when a report is made.