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What does a childcare worker do when they suspect there is not a peaceful scene in a child's home? How can they assist the child first and other family members who are being emotionally victimized? This is the most difficult aspect of family violence to prove yet it occurs so frequently and goes unnoticed for many years in a child's life if not caught in the early years.
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Dr. Miriam Melamed

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[Miriam] [Melamed]
[Art Sociologist/Education Consultant/Conceptual Designer]

[Mississauga] [Ontario][
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In the US, we are mandated reporter; if we suspect anything, we can call Social Services and file a report either anonymously or give them our name. I would hope that Canada has something similar; try searching for "report child abuse" and see what comes up.

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Amy Latta
Lead NC PreK Teacher
"All that is gold does not glitter; not all who wander are lost." --J.R.R. Tolkien
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-04-2019 07:48 AM
From: Miriam Melamed
Subject: Peace in The Home

What does a childcare worker do when they suspect there is not a peaceful scene in a child's home? How can they assist the child first and other family members who are being emotionally victimized? This is the most difficult aspect of family violence to prove yet it occurs so frequently and goes unnoticed for many years in a child's life if not caught in the early years.
I wish to let you know that I would like to be part of these forum discussions however I receive notifications usually the day after instead of the day before. Let's talk and see how we can change this.
Dr. Miriam Melamed

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[Miriam] [Melamed]
[Art Sociologist/Education Consultant/Conceptual Designer]

[Mississauga] [Ontario][
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I am also interested in this very important and very intense topic.  I am wondering if it we, as educators, approached it from the viewpoint of child health.  The fairly recent study done on A.C.E.s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) shows that exposure to multiple A.C.E.s will adversely affect the child's health as an adult.  Rather than trying to do a one on one intervention with just that family, the center should do a presentation on A.C.E.s for all.  Including in the presentation where people can go get help or support.  

My guess is that for every child we see/"know" who is being victimized in this manner, there are dozens who are flying under the radar.

Melissa Meyer

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/

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Melissa Meyer
Early Childhood Special Education
Jackson MS Public Schools
Jackson MS
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-04-2019 07:48 AM
From: Miriam Melamed
Subject: Peace in The Home

What does a childcare worker do when they suspect there is not a peaceful scene in a child's home? How can they assist the child first and other family members who are being emotionally victimized? This is the most difficult aspect of family violence to prove yet it occurs so frequently and goes unnoticed for many years in a child's life if not caught in the early years.
I wish to let you know that I would like to be part of these forum discussions however I receive notifications usually the day after instead of the day before. Let's talk and see how we can change this.
Dr. Miriam Melamed

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[Miriam] [Melamed]
[Art Sociologist/Education Consultant/Conceptual Designer]

[Mississauga] [Ontario][
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