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Zirkel, Perry, A. – Principal, 2003
A case summary and accompanying question-and-answer discussion reveals that principals continue to be not only defendants but also plaintiffs in cases involving the reporting of suspected child abuse. (Contains 10 references.) (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Court Litigation, Elementary Education, Investigations
Flango, Victor Eugene – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
This review examines factors impacting on substantiation rates for central registries of child abuse and neglect cases. Technical factors were not found to affect substantiation rates, though certain legal factors were somewhat associated with lower substantiation rates. The use of risk assessment models is recommended to improve rates without…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Due Process
Painter, William E., Jr. – 1990
The paper presents a proposal for the addition of a specialized adoption agency for sexually abused children and youth to current services of a residential group home. The proposal resulted from the lack of appropriate families for children completing the Agency's Preparation for Adoption Program. Evidence suggested placements have been hindered…
Descriptors: Adoption, Agencies, Child Abuse, Child Welfare
Switzer, Jacqueline Vaughn – American School Board Journal, 1985
Presents the findings from a 1985 survey of state legislation and school system policy on child abuse. All 50 states have statutes mandating that child abuse be reported, but there is great variation in how the laws are written and interpreted. Recommends three steps school boards should follow to establish effective child abuse reporting policy.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Elementary Secondary Education
Kahn, Alfred J.; Kamerman, Sheila B. – 1999
This report presents a guide to successful contracting of child and family social services during a new era in child welfare. The six chapters focus on: (1) "Privatization, Purchase of Service, Managed Care, and the Child Welfare Reform Agenda" (the continuing crisis, reforming the local child welfare delivery system, and the federal…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Contracts

Kilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the problem of violence against women in Canada. Argues that recent government efforts to address the problem deal with the symptoms only. Cites findings indicating that child and sexual abuse are among the foremost fears of Canadian girls. Concludes that society pays too little attention to violence against women. (DK)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Warger, Cynthia L.; And Others – 1991
This booklet reviews the literature and offers practical suggestions for dealing with exceptional children who are, or are suspected of being, abused and neglected. It describes what is known about child abuse in general and then as it specifically relates to children with disabilities. It examines factors associated with abuse and outlines…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Disabilities
Ross, Victor J. – Executive Educator, 1985
Suggestions are provided to help school superintendents avert problems of sexual abuse by teachers before they happen: (1) screen employees carefully; (2) know your principals; and (3) have principals keep a sharp eye on their staff for potentially significant changes in behavior. (TE)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education

Andrews, Arlene Bowers; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1995
A multimedia campaign led to a 62 percent increase in number of people who called for information about how to aid abused/neglected children in one U.S. community. Analysis suggested that such campaigns should focus on helping actions rather than the problem, should use client-based market research, and should rely on public-private-nonprofit…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Citizen Participation, Community Programs
Davis, I. Lorraine; And Others – 1986
Sexual abuse of children in the United States is far more pervasive than most educators realize, with studies estimating up to 500,000 annual occurrences. This revised resource and planning guide for Wisconsin schools should help districts deal with sexual abuse on school premises and suspicion of this behavior off campus. While the guide cannot…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Information Networks

McCrone, William P.; And Others – American Annals of the Deaf, 1987
School counselors working with hearing-impaired students are introduced to the preventive legal audit strategy to avoid common civil and criminal liability situations. Sample legal audit questions concern negligence/malpractice, confidentiality/privileged communication, child abuse, testing, Public Law 94-142, and other civil and criminal…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Confidentiality, Counselor Role, Due Process
Gray, Jane; Fryer, George E. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
A nationwide survey of 84 child protection workers found that 92 percent of the counties represented had a problem meeting their medical needs and would be willing to hire a physician assistant as medical consultant. Needs most commonly identified were providing parent education, interviewing, and interpreting medical information to a…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Consultants
Muram, David; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
This study evaluated child sexual abuse statistics since introduction of a child sexual abuse program in 1985 in Shelby County, Tennessee. Findings suggest a highly fluctuating validation rate, higher validation rates for girls than boys, possible underreporting of male victims, and 78 percent of the perpetrators being known to their victims.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Criminals, Epidemiology, Program Effectiveness
Dombrowski, Stefan C.; Gischlar, Karen L. – Education, 2006
School professionals, particularly new teachers and principals, are confronted with myriad challenges throughout their day. Recognizing and reporting child maltreatment is one of these challenges. Research suggests that school personnel are in the best position to identify and report maltreatment because they have consistent daily contact with…
Descriptors: School Personnel, Board of Education Policy, Child Abuse, Compliance (Legal)
McCormick, Kathleen – American School Board Journal, 1984
Reviews the 1984 annual conference of the American Federal of Teachers (AFT). Some issues members discussed are teacher evaluations (in relation to merit pay), teacher training, and education reform. Includes an interview with the AFT president. (MD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Collective Bargaining, Discipline, Educational Change