Part I: How to Report Suspected Child Abuse in the state of Texas
Explain the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse in your state. List the following:
Criteria to use for determining when abuse may be present and a report must be made
Steps to follow in making a report
Part II: Strategies for Helping Children and Families
Based on the resource, think about the kinds of needs families that have experienced abuse or are at risk for abuse may have in each of the following areas:
Knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices
Information on available community resources
Reassurance for children and nonabusive parents
Then, for each area, explain:
A specific need that a parent or child may have
Two specific strategies or suggestions you could use or recommend for addressing that need