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Child Abuse Reporting

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Overview:: The site provides a child abuse reporting training module for the state of Tennessee. Users are able to access information on mandated reporting, child abuse or neglect law, when to report abuse, and how to make a report. The module reviews reporting, investigation, and assessment processes. It provides an overview of child abuse reporting. While it is specific to the laws of Tennessee, the overview of when, why and how to report child abuse is helpful to all who work with children.
Type of Material:: Reference and training tutorial.
Recommended Uses:: In-class, homework. individual assignment, team assignment, and lecture.
Technical Requirements:: Internet Explorer or applicable browser, Flash player with audio.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The student will be able to describe mandated reporting, to recognize child abuse or neglect laws and reporting requirements. and be able to make a child abuse or neglect report.
Target Student Population:: High school, lower and upper division college students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Helpful if individuals have previously taken a course or had training in identifying specific signs of child abuse or neglect.

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Strengths:: Instructions are very clear on how to use the website. As stated above, there are a wide variety of applications for a wide range of students. Learners are provided a case study of child abuse reporting requirements, processes, and procedures.
Concerns:: The website describes how to do reporting procedures. It is clear on what laws it ties back to in looking at the roles of the professionals and public. It is light on the academic areas of research which informed the laws, and basic background definition of child abuse/neglect. More examples would help to illustrate the rationale behind the laws and reporting. The training is state specific and not all sections of the module are applicable to other geographic areas.

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Strengths:: The material is self-directed (students may complete at their own pace). There are multiple playback options (training topics may be accessed by outline, thumbnail, or notes). The content is sequential and can easily be integrated into a course.
Concerns:: Students must have basic knowledge and recognition of child abuse and neglect including reporting procedures in their geographic location to ensure progression and efficiency of learning. Reporting processes are specific to the state of Tennessee. The presentation does not include any assessment of student learning outcome.

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Strengths:: It is very easy to use and has clear instructions and is visually appealing.
Concerns:: Lacks some links to case examples in video form such as URLs to YouTubes. The font may be a bit small on the sidebar outline. Learners would benefit from a state-specific disclaimer.

Other Issues and Comments:: Good resource for case studies, comparative studies, and individual projects. The material was current as of 2014. Not clear how often it is updated and if there have been changes in the laws.
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