Everyone is responsible for the welfare of the children in our communities. Some persons, such as school teachers and peace officers, are required by law in Alaska to report known or suspected child abuse and neglect. The general public is also encouraged to report such knowledge or suspicions so that children can be protected and families can…

Alaska law requires that licensed day care providers, paid day care staff, school teachers, or school administrative staff report known and suspected child abuse and neglect. At least two-thirds of all reported abuse happens to children under the age of three. For that reason alone, the role of the early childhood program staff takes on great…

A variety of information and sources for information on child sexual assault are collected in this document geared for educators in small communities. Materials include a fact sheet on small community concerns about sexual abuse, a flow chart for training school personnel in intervention and prevention, suggestions for school protocol for…