The Role of Educators in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect

Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children's Bureau., Caliber Associates. Crosson-Tower, Cynthia.

Year Published: 2003

This manual, designed to examine the roles that teachers, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, special education professionals, administrators, and other school personnel have in helping maltreated children, provides the basis for the involvement of educators in combating the problem of child abuse and neglect. It also may be used by other professionals involved in child abuse and neglect interventions, such as child protective services, mental health, law enforcement, health care, and early childhood professionals, to gain a better understanding of the role of educators in child protection. Specifically, this manual addresses the following topics: Identifying reasons why educators ...

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 - Purpose and Overview

2 - Identifying Reasons Why Educators Are Concerned About Child Abuse and Neglect

3 - Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

4 - Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

5 - Providing Support After the Report: What Schools Can Offer

6 - Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect

Endnotes

Appendix A - Glossary of Terms

Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Child Maltreatment

Appendix C - State Child Abuse Reporting Numbers