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In accordance with Section 43-21-105 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, “Abused Child means a child whose parent, guardian or custodian or any person responsible for his care or support, whether legally obligated to do so or not, has caused or allowed to be caused upon said child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, emotional abuse, mental injury, non-accidental physical injury or other maltreatment. Provided, however that physical discipline, including spanking, performed on a child by a parent, guardian or custodian in a reasonable manner shall not be deemed abuse under this section.”

Social workers who believe that a colleague has acted unethically should seek resolution by discussing their concerns with the colleague when feasible and when such discussion is likely to be productive. 

Limited resources also mean that rural social workers often practice in isolation, without direct supervision and with difficulty accessing continuing educational materials. As such, it is important that social workers play a(n) _____________ role in expanding professional development and continue advocating for best practices.

Disabilities can take many forms, such as ____________________.

Most ___________ disabilities are diagnosed in childhood and early adolescence. 

Of special note in ____________ communities is the potential of dual relationships between the Social Worker and their clientele. These relationships refer to the proximity of Social Workers living and working in the same environment, where clients may be neighbors or members of similar social groups. 

According to your text book, two people can identify their ethnicity as American, yet their races may be black and white. 

___________________ abuse is anything said or done that is hurtful or threatening to a child and is the most difficult form of maltreatment to identify.

Elderabuse is of growing concern in our country. There are several forms of abuse. Social workers who suspect abuse must _________________.

Challenges for social workers working in rural areas include: