The instructor's manual focuses on child abuse. The manual includes a pre- and posttest; information on the increased risk of abuse among exceptional children; and discussions of definitions, identification, etiology, teacher's role, components of school policy, dealing with abusive parents, and the nontraditional approach of Parents Anonymous. A…

A counselor's role is not only to be familiar with the dynamics of child abuse and to be available to abused children who need counseling, individually or in small groups, but to be familiar with state laws, be aware of the guidelines for working with abused children, and know the services available. (Author)

Describes a Pennsylvania school's successful group counseling program developed to help students cope with divorce in their families. (MD)

Project CARE was developed by the West Shores School District (Lemoyne, Pennsylvania) to provide supportive services for at-risk students. It provides programs to address issues of child abuse, family crises, suicide, and student abduction. MD)

School counselors working with hearing-impaired students are introduced to the preventive legal audit strategy to avoid common civil and criminal liability situations. Sample legal audit questions concern negligence/malpractice, confidentiality/privileged communication, child abuse, testing, Public Law 94-142, and other civil and criminal…

Investigated the problem behaviors of a group of abused children and examined parental reports of behavioral strengths and weaknesses. The results showed that abused children displayed more behavior problems and fewer social competencies than normals. Behavior patterns of abused children closely resembled those shown by children from distressed…

Growing numbers of children are being parentified; that is, they are sacrificing their childhoods and assuming a parental role to take care of family members and the family as a whole. Many of the issues and risks surrounding this process are explored in this book. The parentified phenomenon is frequently overlooked by therapists, although it is…

This report summarizes evaluation results from AISD's federally-funded Title I support of facilities for neglected youth and facilities for delinquent youth during 2003-2004.

Questions are raised about the difficulty of defining normal and atypical sexual behavior. Variations from normalcy that students, parents, and educators are most likely to encounter are discussed. The importance of dealing with variations in ways that are best for the individual and the group is emphasized. (PP)

Describes the laws regarding counselor liability for failure to report child abuse and state laws designating mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. Notes how the law protects mandated reporters. Discusses criminal penalties for those who fail to report suspected abuse. (RC)

The second of two articles on suits against principals first discusses student civil rights, including student searches, suspension (especially of handicapped students), and corporal punishment, and suggests what principals can do. The article also covers defamation of character suits, child abuse reporting, and principals' liability insurance.…

Summarizes some recent writings on ways that schools can aid in the treatment and prevention of child abuse, particularly the role of the teacher in identifying abused or neglected children. (SJL)

Presents a workshop model to heighten awareness of child abuse among staff members. The minimum amount of time required is three hours. Small group workshops consist of a brief presentation by workshop leaders followed by question and answer periods. These presentations should not exceed 15 people. Follow-up is recommended. (Author/BEF)

Presents legal paths counselors can take in protecting a student-client, often contrary to desires of parents. Counselors should be aware of legal responsibilities, student needs, and dynamics of family interaction patterns. Awareness of subtle signs of abuse and potentially neglectful situations will enable decisions on when and how to act.…

Reviews research on mothers of children sexually abused within the family. Reports that these mothers are not necessarily more disturbed psychologically than mothers of nonabused children. Most mothers did believe that their children had been abused, thus challenging the persisting explanation of collusion in clinical practice. A broader concept…