At Risk for Abuse: A Teacher's Guide for Recognizing and Reporting Child Neglect and Abuse.

Cates, Dennis L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ503053

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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At Risk for Abuse: A Teacher's Guide for Recognizing and Reporting Child Neglect and Abuse.

Cates, Dennis L.; And Others

Preventing School Failure, v39 n2 p6-9 Win 1995

This article examines the legal responsibilities of teachers, counselors, and administrators to report suspected child abuse. It provides a definition of child abuse and neglect as well as practical information on recognizing abuse and reporting it to the appropriate authorities. (DB)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility, Reports, Student Characteristics, Teacher Responsibility, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Practitioners; Administrators; Counselors

Language: English

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