Children are very resilient--but they are not unbreakable. No matter what their age, children are deeply hurt when they are physically, sexually, or emotionally abused or when they see or hear violence in their homes and communities. When children see and hear too much that is frightening, their world feels unsafe and insecure. This brief report…

Training teachers to recognize and assist abused and neglected children is important because a positive relationship with a teacher can help remediate some detrimental effects. Signs of abuse and neglect, areas of needed research, and actions for educators to take in abuse cases are set forth. (MT)

This curriculum guide for junior and senior high child abuse prevention programs is designed for flexibility. Part 1, the introduction, discusses the goals and objectives for using the material, including designing presentations and assessing the needs of students. Part 2 provides a framework for presentations including examples of a 1-day and…