Virtual settings : recognizing and reporting child abuse & neglect

Communicating with students, their caregivers and families looks very different during this time of social distancing. We know all children are not safe at home. Mandated reporters must, and everyone else is encouraged to, report suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services or law enforcement. This paper offers some questions/talking points that may help you check in on the well-being of children, their families, and caregivers while communicating in a virtual setting