Mrs. Rellas works in a child care facility for at- risk families.  She is often confronted with situations in which she is not sure if it is abuse and neglect.  Sometimes Annie arrives with a bruise on her face, Juan comes in with torn clothing and hungry, Ellen is often rubbing at her bottom and has an odor.  Is it abuse and/or neglect?  Mrs. Rellas is not always sure. Support your answers. 

Abuse and/or neglect…

Mrs. Rellas works in a child care facility for at- risk families.  She is often confronted with situations in which she is not sure if it is abuse and neglect.  Sometimes Annie arrives with a bruise on her face, Juan comes in with torn clothing and hungry, Ellen is often rubbing at her bottom and has an odor.  Is it abuse and/or neglect?  Mrs. Rellas is not always sure. Support your answers.