Ca Physical Abuse

Suspected cases of emotional abuse that constitute willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of a child are required to be reported by mandated reporters.However, mandated reporters may also report any degree of mental suffering.

When deciding whether or not you have reasonable suspicion, it is important to remember that verbal disclosures of abuse should always be reported.

An Inconclusive report means that there is insuf- ficient evidence to determine either a Substantiated (guilty) or Unfounded (not guilty) finding. A find- ing of Inconclusive must be reported to CACI and may put the accused at risk of losing the ability to make a living in a job dealing with children.

The Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) name check is an additional check required for individuals who will be associated to any facility that cares for children. The Department of Justice administers the CACI, which is a statewide database used by law enforcement and agencies that provide children's services.

Investigations that result in inconclusive or unfounded findings do not result in a CACI listing. Therefore, your name was put on the CACI because the social worker or social worker supervisor involved in the investigation of child abuse allegations against you deemed the allegations to be substantiated.

Physical abuse. Domestic violence or abuse. Sexual abuse. Psychological or emotional abuse. Financial or material abuse. Modern slavery. Discriminatory abuse. Organisational or institutional abuse.

What Must be Reported to CACI? The law requires child welfare agencies to make a CACI report to the CA DOJ whenever they substantiate an allegation of 1) physical abuse, 2) sexual abuse, 3) mental abuse, or 4) severe neglect.

Physical abuse is bodily injury inflicted by other than accidental means on a child, including willful cruelty, unjustifiable punishment, or corporal punishment. Emotional abuse is nonphysical mistreatment, resulting in disturbed behavior by the child, such as severe withdrawal or hyperactivity.

Emotional abuse is the most difficult form of child maltreatment to identify.