Child Abuse and Neglect - Thrives and Multiplies in the Shadows of Privacy and Secrecy - It Lives by Ignorance and Inattention - The School and Teacher's Role in Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

• NCJ Number: 96651
• Date Published: Unknown
• Length: 42 pages
• Corporate Author: South Dakota Dept of Social Services
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Prepared for the staff of the public school system in Yankton County, S. Dak., this manual explains the educator's role in reporting child abuse and neglect and lists the indicators of child abuse and neglect.

Abstract

The roles and responsibilities of the schools and educators are outlined. Physical and behavioral indicators are listed for physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional maltreatment. These include indicators present in the victim and behavioral and emotional indicators in parents and the family. South Dakota laws regarding child abuse and neglect are presented. Guidelines for classroom discussions and a bibliography listing 27 references are supplied.