The Maui County Commission for Youth and Children is promoting new statewide online training to help community members recognize and report signs of child abuse or neglect during summer break. Multiple sources report that child abuse reports typically decline during summer when fewer trained adults regularly interact with children.
- Free online training available 24/7 through the Hawaii Department of Human Services at www.mandatedreportertraining.com/hawaii
- Training targets mandated reporters including healthcare providers, school personnel, childcare providers, and youth program staff
- Reports of suspected child abuse and neglect decline nationwide when school is out of session
- Mandated reporters are required to report reasonable suspicion of child harm without needing proof
- Failure to report can result in legal consequences under Hawaii law
- The state’s mandated reporter training program launched in March
Sources
- Maui County: Community urged to report possible keiki abuse, neglect, especially during summer
- Einpresswire: Community urged to report possible keiki abuse, neglect, especially during summer
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