iLookOut for Child Abuse -Online Learning Module for Early Childcare Providers

Description

Despite their daily interactions with young children, little research has been conducted into early childhood professionals’ (ECPs’) knowledge of, and attitudes towards, reporting of child abuse/neglect. This study:

1. Evaluates the effectiveness of the online learning module, iLook Out for Child Abuse, created to train and inform early childhood providers about reporting suspected child abuse;
2. Identifies early childhood providers’ current knowledge regarding Pennsylvania law on mandated reporting of suspected child abuse;
3. Explores the factors influencing early childhood providers’ current knowledge and attitudes;
4. Evaluates the impact of an online educational program on early childhood providers’ knowledge, attitudes, and patterns of decision-making regarding mandated reporting of suspected child abuse;
5. To explores the factors influencing the impact of an online educational program on early childhood providers’ knowledge and attitudes regarding mandated reporting of suspected child abuse