When making a suspicion-of-abuse hotline call, what information ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

When making a suspicion-of-abuse hotline call, what information should the reporter have available?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe what the teachers reaction and response should be if a child discloses an abusive event.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[carolinefletcherr]

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Name and address of child, childs age, nature and extent of the injuries or abuse, childs present location, any disclosure statement the child may have made, person making the call and where they can be reached

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: The teacher should listen carefully, jot details if possible, ask no leading or probing questions, write down any questions asked and responses, and report immediately according to the policies of the school or program. The teacher should assure the child that he or she will be protected.

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Thanks

[carolinefletcherr]

Welcome