In this week’s Reading, you found information on the definitions of child abuse and neglect in your state. Use that information to answer the following this week:

1. Explain how to recognize signs of child abuse and neglect.
2. Explain how to act as an advocate for children and their families.
3. What are the standards for reporting child abuse in your state? Please identify your state in your answer.
4. Describe one strategy found in the preventive factors Web resource that you can use to prevent child abuse. Do you believe this is an effective strategy? Why or why not?