What to do if you know a child is being mistreated?

What to do if you know a child is being mistreated?

Where to report

1. If you know or suspect that a child has been sexually assaulted or abused you can report these crimes to the proper authorities, such as Child Protective Services. Reporting agencies vary from state to state.
2. Call or text the Childhelp National Abuse Hotline at 800.422.

What should you do if you believe you or the child are in immediate danger?

1. If the child is in immediate danger and is with you, remain with him/her and call the police.
2. If the child is elsewhere, contact the police and explain the situation to them.
3. If he/she needs emergency medical attention, call an ambulance and, while you are waiting for it to arrive, get help from your first aider.

What actions should you take if harm or abuse is suspected?

What do you do if you suspect abuse? Make sure the person is not in immediate danger. If required, seek medical treatment as a matter or urgency. Contact the police if a crime has been committed.

Which situation is most likely to raise concerns about abuse or neglect?

Risk factors Most child abuse occurs within the family. Risk factors include parental depression or other mental health issues, a parental history of childhood abuse or neglect, parental substance abuse, and domestic violence.

How do you respond to concerns about abuse and neglect in health and social care?

Responding to disclosures

1. show you care, help them open up: Give your full attention to the child or young person and keep your body language open and encouraging.
2. take your time, slow down: Respect pauses and don’t interrupt the child – let them go at their own pace.

How should you respond to possible abuse?

How to respond to abuse

1. Validate. “I believe you”
2. Reassure. The abuser may have threatened that something bad will happen to the victim if they speak up.
3. Involve.
4. Be clear.
5. Don’t do anything behind the child’s back.
6. Be honest.
7. Don’t pressure the child to speak about the abuse.
8. Don’t confront the abuser directly.

How do you respond to suspected abuse and neglect?

What to do if you have a safeguarding concern about a child?

Tell the safeguarding lead of your organisation immediately with as much clear detail as you are able. If there is an immediate risk of harm or an emergency situation, call 999 for the police immediately and then contact Social Services.

How can I help a child who is neglected?

These treatment options include:

1. Therapy. A psychologist or therapist can help a child learn to cope with their emotions in a healthy way.
2. Family therapy. If a child is being emotionally neglected at home, family therapy can help both the parents and the child.
3. Parenting classes.

How do you respond to concerns of abuse and neglect?

How do you respond to safeguarding concerns?

Any individual or agency can respond to an adult safeguarding concern raised about an adult. This can include reporting the concern and seeking support to protect individuals from any immediate risk of harm (e.g. by contacting the police or emergency services).

How do you respond to a child safeguarding concerns?