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Learning Objectives
1.Identify key legislation in New York that addresses child abuse
2.Define what constitutes abuse, maltreatment, and neglect in the state of New York
3.Describe the behavioral and environmental characteristics of abusive parents or caretakers and abused or neglected children
4.Identify physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse
5.Identify physical and behavioral indicators of maltreatment and neglect
6.Contrast the physical and behavioral indicators of sexual abuse
7.Describe situations in which mandated reporters must report suspected cases of child abuse or maltreatment
8.Outline the proper procedure for making a report of suspected child abuse
9.Describe the legal protections afforded reporters and consequences for failing to report
10.Describe reasons why child abuse is under-reported and ways to prevent abuse