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Seth C. Kalichman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1994Co-Authors: Seth C. Kalichman, Cheryl L. Brosig, Moira O. Kalichman MswAbstract:Legislation which requires professionals to report suspected Child Abuse constitutes a major facet of social policy directed at addressing Child maltreatment. Mental health professionals in general, and professionals who treat offenders in particular, are frequently made aware of situations of Child Abuse which are required to be reported to Child protection agencies. The present paper reviews the literature relevant to Child Abuse Reporting in settings where offenders are treated. Following the review, specific recommendations are offered for managing reports of offenders suspected of Child Abuse.
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Mandated Reporting of suspected Child Abuse : ethics, law & policy
1993Co-Authors: Seth C. KalichmanAbstract:Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Laws - Origins and Evolution Mandated Reporting as an Ethical Dilemma When Professional Hunches Become Reasonable Suspicions Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Mandated Reporting Unreported Cases of Suspected Child Abuse Reported Cases of Suspected Child Abuse Guidelines for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Professional Practice and Research Child Protection Policy.
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mandated Reporting of suspected Child Abuse ethics law policy
1993Co-Authors: Seth C. KalichmanAbstract:Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Laws - Origins and Evolution Mandated Reporting as an Ethical Dilemma When Professional Hunches Become Reasonable Suspicions Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Mandated Reporting Unreported Cases of Suspected Child Abuse Reported Cases of Suspected Child Abuse Guidelines for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Professional Practice and Research Child Protection Policy.
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Practicing psychologists' interpretations of and compliance with Child Abuse Reporting laws
Law and Human Behavior, 1993Co-Authors: Seth C. Kalichman, Cheryl L. BrosigAbstract:Despite mandatory Reporting laws, several studies have found that 30%–40% of professional psychologists have elected not to report suspected Child Abuse at some time. In this study, we surveyed 226 licensed psychologists from two states concerning factors related to Reporting suspected Abuse. Thirty-two percent of participants indicated having not reported suspected Abuse. Comparisons between participants who have consistently and inconsistently reported indicated that psychologists who have consistently reported rated legal factors as more important than those who have inconsistently reported. Additionally, clinicians who have inconsistently reported were more likely to indicate evidence of Abuse as being important in Reporting, and less likely to report subjective suspicions of Abuse. Results show that a number of factors influence Reporting decisions. Implications for public policy and professional training are discussed.
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Clinicians' Reporting of suspected Child Abuse: A review of the empirical literature
Clinical Psychology Review, 1992Co-Authors: Cheryl L. Brosig, Seth C. KalichmanAbstract:Abstract Although psychologists are mandated by law to report suspected Child Abuse, large numbers of clinicians have been found to comply inconsistently with Reporting laws. A variety of factors have been shown to influence clinicians' Child Abuse Reporting. When placed within the context of a comprehensive decision-making model, these factors explain willingness to report suspected Child Abuse. Legal requirements, clinician characteristics, and situational dimensions have all been found to interact to influence Child Abuse Reporting decisions. A review of the Child Abuse Reporting literature suggests that practitioners may take effective action toward increasing compliance with mandatory Reporting laws while minimizing potential disruption to treatment. Implications for public policy, practice, and suggestions for further research are offered.
Maureen C. Kenny - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Reporting suspected Child Abuse a pilot comparison of middle and high school counselors and principals
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2002Co-Authors: Maureen C. Kenny, Adriana G MceachernAbstract:A survey on experiences with Child Abuse Reporting was obtained from 116 middle and high school counselors and principals across the U.S. Results revealed that counselors throughout their careers had made more reports than principals and perceived themselves to be better trained on Child Abuse. Those school professionals with fewer years of experience reported more adequate pre-service training. Counselors also failed to report in more instances than principals, citing as deterrents the lack of physical evidence and little faith in Child protective services. Most counselors and principals took appropriate action when presented with case examples of Child sexual Abuse. Recommendations for future research are provided.
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Compliance with Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Comparing Physicians and Teachers
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2001Co-Authors: Maureen C. KennyAbstract:Abstract Despite being mandated to report Child Abuse, there is often a decision by physicians and teachers not to report suspected Abuse. Fifty-six recently trained physicians and teachers were compared on rates and knowledge of Child Abuse Reporting and responses to case vignettes of sexual Abuse. T-tests demonstrated differences between the groups with physicians making significantly more reports and assisting in Child Abuse Reporting more often than teachers. The training of both professionals was compared, and in general, the physicians reported receiving more adequate preservice and professional training in Child Abuse. These findings have implications for the development of future educational experiences for these professionals.
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Child Abuse Reporting: teachers' perceived deterrents
Child abuse & neglect, 2001Co-Authors: Maureen C. KennyAbstract:Abstract Objective: There are three general objectives: First, to determine the number of reports of Abuse made by teachers, their knowledge of Child Abuse laws and Reporting procedures, and their perceived deterrents in Reporting Abuse; second, to determine if there were gender or ethnic differences in Reporting; and third, to evaluate teachers responses to case vignettes. Method: A survey of 197 teachers was conducted. They were given a questionnaire that included demographic information, knowledge of Child Abuse laws and procedures, and two scenarios of legally reportable Child Abuse. Results: Seventy-three percent of this sample reported that they had never made a report of Child Abuse, while those who had made reports made an average of one report. Only 11% of teachers reported that there were instances in which they believed Abuse may have occurred, but failed to report. Additionally, these teachers felt that their pre- and post-service training did not adequately prepare them for Abuse Reporting. The most common reasons cited for not Reporting Abuse were fear of making an inaccurate report, feeling as though Child protective services do not help families, and no apparent physical signs of Abuse. There were no gender differences in Reporting. The teachers’ responses to the case vignettes were not consistent with their previous reports. Conclusions: In general, most teachers reported having never made a Child Abuse report. Although only a small percentage of teachers reported failing to report Abuse, when presented with legally reportable case vignettes, many failed to report. The majority of teachers report receiving inadequate training in Child Abuse signs, symptoms, and Reporting procedure. There is an obvious need for more education for teachers that addresses their perceived deterrents and aids them in feeling more confident in making reports of Child Abuse.
Robert D Sege - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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from suspicion of physical Child Abuse to Reporting primary care clinician decision making
Pediatrics, 2008Co-Authors: Emalee G Flaherty, Lori Lyn Price, Eric J Slora, Donna Harris, Robert D Sege, John L Griffith, Richard C Wasserman, Niramol Dhepyasuwan, D P NortonAbstract:OBJECTIVES. The goals were to determine how frequently primary care clinicians reported suspected physical Child Abuse, the levels of suspicion associated with Reporting, and what factors influenced Reporting to Child protective services. METHODS. In this prospective observational study, 434 clinicians collected data on 15 003 Child injury visits, including information about the injury, Child, family, likelihood that the injury was caused by Child Abuse (5-point scale), and whether the injury was reported to Child protective services. Data on 327 clinicians indicating some suspicion of Child Abuse for 1683 injuries were analyzed. RESULTS. Clinicians reported 95 (6%) of the 1683 patients to Child protective services. Clinicians did not report 27% of injuries considered likely or very likely caused by Child Abuse and 76% of injuries considered possibly caused by Child Abuse. Reporting rates were increased if the clinician perceived the injury to be inconsistent with the history and if the patient was referred to the clinician for suspected Child Abuse. Patients who had an injury that was not a laceration, who had>1 family risk factor, who had a serious injury, who had a Child risk factor other than an inconsistent injury, who were black, or who were unfamiliar to the clinician were more likely to be reported. Clinicians who had not reported all suspicious injuries during their career or who had lost families as patients because of previous reports were more likely to report suspicious injuries. CONCLUSIONS. Clinicians had some degree of suspicion that approximately 10% of the injuries they evaluated were caused by Child Abuse. Clinicians did not report all suspicious injuries to Child protective services, even if the level of suspicion was high (likely or very likely caused by Child Abuse). Child, family, and injury characteristics and clinician previous experiences influenced decisions to report. Language: en
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clinicians description of factors influencing their Reporting of suspected Child Abuse report of the Child Abuse Reporting experience study research group
Pediatrics, 2008Co-Authors: Rise Jones, Emalee G Flaherty, Helen J Binns, Lori Lyn Price, Eric J Slora, Dianna Abney, Donna Harris, Katherine Kaufer Christoffel, Robert D SegeAbstract:OBJECTIVES. Primary care clinicians participating in the Child Abuse Reporting Experience Study did not report all suspected physical Child Abuse to Child protective services. This evaluation of study data seeks (1) to identify factors clinicians weighed when deciding whether to report injuries they suspected might have been caused by Child Abuse; (2) to describe clinicians’ management strategies for Children with injuries from suspected Child Abuse that were not reported; and (3) to describe how clinicians explained not Reporting high-suspicion injuries. METHODS. From the 434 pediatric primary care clinicians who participated in the Child Abuse Reporting Experience Study and who indicated they had provided care for a Child with an injury they perceived as suspicious, a subsample of 75 of 81 clinicians completed a telephone interview. Interviewees included 36 clinicians who suspected Child Abuse but did not report the injury to Child protective services (12 with high suspicion and 24 with some suspicion) and 39 who reported the suspicious injury. Interviews were analyzed for major themes and subthemes, including decision-making regarding Reporting of suspected physical Child Abuse to Child protective services and alternative management strategies. RESULTS. Four major themes emerged regarding the clinicians’ Reporting decisions, that is, familiarity with the family, reference to elements of the case history, use of available resources, and perception of expected outcomes of Reporting to Child protective services. When they did not report, clinicians planned alternative management strategies, including active or informal case follow-up management. When interviewed, some clinicians modified their original opinion that an injury was likely or very likely caused by Abuse, to explain why they did not report to Child protective services. CONCLUSIONS. Decisions about Reporting to Child protective services are guided by injury circumstances and history, knowledge of and experiences with the family, consultation with others, and previous experiences with Child protective services.
Claire Mccarthy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Doing the right thing: a primary care pediatrician's perspective on Child Abuse Reporting.
Pediatrics, 2008Co-Authors: Claire MccarthyAbstract:The Child Abuse Recognition Experience Study (CARES) demonstrated that primary care physicians and nurse practitioners who treat injured Children find the decision of whether to report suspected Abuse difficult. This commentary briefly summarizes and responds to the papers presented at the Child Abuse Recognition, Research, and Education Translation (CARRET) Conference. The commentator traces her own changing views of Child protective services as she became more involved in a multidisciplinary assessment team. Pediatricians are called on to advocate for more effective collaborations to better protect vulnerable maltreated Children.
Cheryl L. Brosig - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1994Co-Authors: Seth C. Kalichman, Cheryl L. Brosig, Moira O. Kalichman MswAbstract:Legislation which requires professionals to report suspected Child Abuse constitutes a major facet of social policy directed at addressing Child maltreatment. Mental health professionals in general, and professionals who treat offenders in particular, are frequently made aware of situations of Child Abuse which are required to be reported to Child protection agencies. The present paper reviews the literature relevant to Child Abuse Reporting in settings where offenders are treated. Following the review, specific recommendations are offered for managing reports of offenders suspected of Child Abuse.
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Practicing psychologists' interpretations of and compliance with Child Abuse Reporting laws
Law and Human Behavior, 1993Co-Authors: Seth C. Kalichman, Cheryl L. BrosigAbstract:Despite mandatory Reporting laws, several studies have found that 30%–40% of professional psychologists have elected not to report suspected Child Abuse at some time. In this study, we surveyed 226 licensed psychologists from two states concerning factors related to Reporting suspected Abuse. Thirty-two percent of participants indicated having not reported suspected Abuse. Comparisons between participants who have consistently and inconsistently reported indicated that psychologists who have consistently reported rated legal factors as more important than those who have inconsistently reported. Additionally, clinicians who have inconsistently reported were more likely to indicate evidence of Abuse as being important in Reporting, and less likely to report subjective suspicions of Abuse. Results show that a number of factors influence Reporting decisions. Implications for public policy and professional training are discussed.
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Clinicians' Reporting of suspected Child Abuse: A review of the empirical literature
Clinical Psychology Review, 1992Co-Authors: Cheryl L. Brosig, Seth C. KalichmanAbstract:Abstract Although psychologists are mandated by law to report suspected Child Abuse, large numbers of clinicians have been found to comply inconsistently with Reporting laws. A variety of factors have been shown to influence clinicians' Child Abuse Reporting. When placed within the context of a comprehensive decision-making model, these factors explain willingness to report suspected Child Abuse. Legal requirements, clinician characteristics, and situational dimensions have all been found to interact to influence Child Abuse Reporting decisions. A review of the Child Abuse Reporting literature suggests that practitioners may take effective action toward increasing compliance with mandatory Reporting laws while minimizing potential disruption to treatment. Implications for public policy, practice, and suggestions for further research are offered.
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Laws: Issues and Implications for Policy
Law & Policy, 1992Co-Authors: Seth C. Kalichman, Cheryl L. BrosigAbstract:Child maltreatment has been deemed a national emergency, with more than 2.5 million cases of Abuse and neglect reported each year. Social policies designed to address Child maltreatment include state statutes requiring professionals to report suspected Child maltreatment to authorities. Mandatory Reporting laws, while of potential benefit in the identification of Abused and neglected Children, can often result in higher or lower rates of Reporting of Abuse. The present paper reviews the functions of mandatory Reporting statutes in professional contexts. Factors related to both low and high rates of Reporting are discussed. In addition, suggestions for social policy are reviewed.