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