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Dougherty, John W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Describes a principal's personal experience with child abuse discovered when reprimanding a student for not turning in a homework asssignment. (MD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Problems
Emans, Robert L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Criticizes the laws and enforcement personnel involved in child abuse cases pointing out problems encountered by those falsely accused of child abuse. (MD)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Child Abuse, Childrens Rights, Crime
Beezer, Bruce – Phi Delta Kappan, 1985
Educators are reluctant to report child abuse and neglect because they are not sure how abuse and neglect are defined, they are inadequately informed about the reporting process, and they fear prosecution. Most states make failure to report illegal, and courts tend to support educators making reports in good faith. (PGD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Court Litigation
Distad, Lois – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
The experience of a remedial classroom reading specialist shows that many children with learning disabilities are victims of child abuse. These children need more guidance and guardianship in the classroom as well as educators and administrators committed to addressing children's fundamental rights to protection. (MD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Childrens Rights, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education
