Post Assessment Issues of Abuse and Child Safety Summer 2020
Please answer the following questions with the new information you have and send to me
Cole_R@heritage.edu Thanks Dr. Cole
1. What is your definition of child abuse?
Child abuse can be in many forms and often is a combination of physical, emotional and
physiological attacks from outside sources. Bullying from other children, physical harm from
adults and lack of self respect are all abuse.
2. How often have you seen or heard of a child being abused?
I was abused as a child, so I take this personally… I know that if I were to hear or know of child
abuse, I would report it immediately.
3. What are the different kinds of child abuse?
Physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, sexual abuse
4. Do you know the laws in the State of Washington for Child Abuse?
Yes, I did not before this class, but now I am aware.
5. Are you familiar with your school districts policies regarding child abuse and safety?
I do not work at a school, but I know this subject is very important and schools must have
policies on reporting child abuse and dealing with safety.
6. How do you feel about school staff and faculty dating students?
Fraternization is very important to me having been in the military, nobody could date anyone in
their chain of command. Faculty should not date students even in college because this can result
in favoritism and can undermine morale.
7. Who should you call if you suspect child abuse?
Child Protective Services and/or Law Enforcement
8. Do you know the definitions of statutory rape and sexual harassment?
Statutory rape is when both parties agree on sexual relations however one person is a minor, but
that minor gave consent and was not forced. Although the minor gave consent, it is statutory rape
because a child cannot give consent until the child turns 18. Sexual harassment is when someone
sexually harasses another person in a workplace, school, etc. An example of sexual harassment
can be verbal unwanted gestures (when a man whistles at a woman when she walks by, says look
at that ass) Sexual harassment occurs more then we mention it, and it is not ok.
9. How can YOU make children safer from Child Abuse?
Conduct child abuse seminars for children and families. Ensure we are teaching our students
about child abuse in school.
10. Can you think of how diversity and poverty issues effect child abuse?
Low income parents often stress and ignore kids due to their hardships which can lead to neglect
and emotional trauma. Children with diverse backgrounds can face bullying from their family
and other students.