The Risks and Prevention of Maltreatment

of Children with Disabilities

Children with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be abused or neglected than their peers without disabilities, and they are more likely to be seriously injured or harmed by maltreatment. This bulletin describes the scope of the problem, risk factors, and strategies for prevention. It examines the problem in terms of statistics and research; covers critical issues encountered when assessing a child with a disability for maltreatment; and provides information about promising prevention, collaboration, and training approaches.

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Courtesy of the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/ July 2, 2024

Responding to abuse against children with disabilities.

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Retrieved from: The SAFE Alliance. (2022). Promoting justice: Responding to abuse against children with disabilities. Retrieved on July 2, 2024

Court Report Writing: Breaking it Down by Section

Court report writing is a big topic in the CASA world. Advocate Supervisors

and CASA Volunteers spend a lot of time on this important task. CASA Court Reports are entered into the child’s court record and are utilized by the judge and attorneys during Child In Need of Care Hearings. The CASA Court Report details fact-based information supporting our assessments and recommendations.

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Remember to keep your CASA Volunteer file up-to-date with your current auto insurance card, driver's license, and contact information. And remember to visit your CASA child face-to-face at least once a month.

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During July, we celebrated the exceptional work of forensic interviewers who play a vital role in supporting and protecting children. At Child Advocacy Services, we are proud to have a dedicated team of forensic interviewers who are committed to making a difference.

Recognize, React, Report

Child Advocacy Services is proud to share the Recognize, React, Report resource. This is a community resource for protecting children and preventing child abuse. This resource was originally designed because people often witness child abuse and neglect but do not understand their responsibility in reacting to the incident or making a report. Also, children themselves have a difficult time expressing concerns or understanding abuse. The interactive design makes this an excellent resource for adults and children to review together.

To access the Recognize, React, Report resource, please click here.

Upcoming Webinars and Conferences

*CASA Volunteers are required to receive 12 Continuing Education hours per year. Only 4 can be articles, newsletters, and films.

Ongoing: TBRI Fridays

Ongoing eLearning: Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy

Ongoing eLearning: Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Trainings

Brave children tell their stories. Courageous adults help these children through their trauma and assist them in finding a safe future. Buttons of Bravery represent the journey of one child for a year under the care of Child Advocacy Services.

In 2023, Child Advocacy Services CASA Program served 466 children with 189 volunteers dedicating over 6,767 hours. The CAC Program provided 805 forensic interviews and 639 counseling sessions to children and families.

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The Risks and Prevention of Maltreatment

﻿of Children with Disabilities

of Children with Disabilities