Mandated Reporter Training - Unit 1

Overview of Child Abuse in the U.S. and Maine

1. Purpose
2. Myths and Facts Activity
3. Who does CPS Serve?
4. Abuse Trends
5. Any Surprises Activity
6. Inappropriate Referrals
7. Families in Crisis Activity
8. DHHS Response to Referrals
9. Contract Agencies
10. Key Points
11. Sources of Reports Assigned
12. Key Points
13. National Rates of Maltreatment by Type
14. Household Types of Reports Assigned for Assessment
15. Substantiated Victims by Sex
16. Noteworthy Numbers Activity
17. Unit 1 Review