Child exploitation and victimization occur in numerous ways and affect young people of all ages, races, backgrounds, socioeconomic situations, and geographic locations. It is a difficult but important subject for educators, who interact with students more directly and for more hours in a week than most other adults in students' lives. But armed…

Certain at-risk behavior patterns are often associated with traumatic childhood experiences. With the role of schools evolving to shape children's developmental needs in today's world, educators across the globe bear an increasingly greater responsibility to identify and address these symptoms associated with childhood trauma. Given the…

This practical handbook for anyone who works with traumatized children--teachers, parents, as well as professionals--provides needed information to understand and guide a child suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through to recovery. It describes the physical and emotional effects of trauma, shows how to recognize maladaptive…

Defines child abuse and neglect, describing indicators of abuse in child and adult. Urges teachers of young children to report suspected abuse and to serve as an appropriate role model for parents. (KS)

This paper provides an introduction to the nature and extent of the various forms of child abuse, including physical injury, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment. It identifies the behavioral, emotional, and physical characteristics of abuse and neglect, as manifested within the school setting; lists factors that pose a risk for…

This booklet provides answers to 12 questions about the rights and responsibilities of child care providers in California concerning the issue of child abuse. The questions are (1) Who is a "Child Care Custodian?" (2) How do I decide whether or not to report? (3) How do I recognize 'abuse' and 'neglect'? (4) How and when should I tell…

Abused children send signals to their teachers. Common signs and symptoms are listed as are resources for teachers to use to educate children, other staff, and themselves about child abuse. (MT)

Classroom teachers have a unique opportunity to identify abused children and promote the process of healing. Offers teachers information about the incidence of child abuse, types of abuse, and possible intervention. (14 references) (MLF)

This guide lists resources for inservice or preservice teacher instruction on the subject of child abuse and neglect. It lists 21 articles, 92 books, 21 films, and 2 kits. It covers both commercial and government publications, with publication dates ranging from 1969-1987. Topics covered include: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; prevention,…

This book is an introduction to the problem of child sexual abuse. Written in simple and direct language, with illustrations to reinforce key points, the book offers the perspective of small communities and contains a section on how communities can organize to do something about the problem of sexual abuse. Intended for parents, teachers, family…

This article describes child physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Signs that indicate abuse are provided and state reporting guidelines are examined. Special education implications of child abuse are evaluated. The unique role of the teacher in identifying abuse and interventions that teachers can employ are addressed. (CR)

Presents steps that teachers can take if they suspect a student is the victim of sexual abuse. The teacher's responsibility is to set the stage for others to investigate by reporting and discussing concerns with the principal, keeping the child calm, and meeting with parents. A list of crucial questions to consider is included. (SM)

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…

Child sexual abuse is being reported more often than ever before and counselors need to be prepared to serve victims of such abuse. In offering course materials and activities in master's level counselor education programs, instructors may notice a reluctance by some of the students to deal with these issues. This reluctance may be due to the fact…

This paper briefly discusses: violence as a context for verbal abuse; the legacy of student discipline in schools; a model indicating that verbal abuse is learned; data showing teachers do verbally abuse students; and a variety of ways to deal with this problem. Factors inducing teachers to exhibit aggressive behavior are identified and include:…