Being able to recognize the signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, an individual with developmental disabilities, or other vulnerable adult is extremely important in protecting members of our society. Everyone should report signs that indicate a child, an individual with developmental disabilities, or other vulnerable adult may be the victim of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation (maltreatment). Many times, however, signs go unreported. Oftentimes, the witness does not report because they:
- Did not know how or where to make a report
- Believe nothing will happen.
- Feel threatened, afraid or intimidated
- Did not realize what was happening
- Did not want to get involved
Making a report can mean life or death for a victim of maltreatment in certain instances. It is not your duty to investigate abuse, neglect or exploitation, but if you have a reasonable suspicion, you should report it.
DDD recently updated Abuse and Neglect requirements and it is now an annual Arizona state-mandated training for caregivers. To ensure you are compliant with DDD policy please follow the steps below:
- Review the 129-slide training below and take notes
- Click this link to view the Participants Guide
- Click this link to print and fill out a Class Roster
- Click this link to print and fill out the Abuse & Neglect Assessment
- (Also available in Spanish)
- Return your completed Class Roster and Abuse & Neglect Assessment to your designated ITC office.
- If the resources to print are not available you can also contact your designated ITC office which can send you the required documents through PandaDoc.
- Follow up with the office you sent your completed documentation to to ensure they have received it.
- If you do not get an 80% or higher (16 out of 19 questions) you will be required to retake the Assessment.
