Preventing child abuse in communities starts with observant and trained reporters.
There are certain people and professions that are required by law to report suspected abuse. These are typically those who have access and can observe and interact with children. Teachers, childcare workers, and medical providers are obvious examples.
They are the greatest asset in the fight against child abuse. Active reporting, as early as possible, allows authorities to step in to protect the child and investigate the allegations.
PennState Health Center for the Protection of Children has developed an online training program called iLookOut for Child Abuse, which will serve as a national model for mandatory reporters.
Dr. Benjamin Levi, MD, Ph.D., a Pediatrician at PennState Health Children’s Hospital and the director of the iLookOut for Child Abuse project and Dr. Lori Frasier, MD, Child Abuse Pediatrics and director of the Center for the Protection of Children at PennState Health appear on Smart Talk to share information about training mandatory reporters.
Suspect Abuse? Report it! Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
For more on public health issues plus a deeper look at the changing tide of healthcare–check out WITF’s Transforming Health. Online at TransformingHealth.org, a partnership of WITF, WellSpan Health and Capital Blue Cross.
Solar energy boom leaves communities at crossroads
The demand for green energy is only increasing as the world looks for more sustainable energy options. Solar power is one such option experiencing significant growth. In fact, Pennsylvania is on the cusp of a solar development boom.
Rachel McDevitt, StateImpact PA reporter, is covering the controversy, along with some of the misinformation about solar power and she appears on Smart Talk Tuesday.
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