The literature reviewed on the relationship of child abuse to mental retardation is said to suggest a higher incidence of mental retardation for abused children than might be expected in the general population. Implications are drawn for the expanded role of educators in prevention, identification, and treatment. (Author)

The article looks at the increasing reports of child abuse and neglect including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect (deprivation of necessities), and emotional (psychological) maltreatment. Implications for schools are noted including the greater risk of the handicapped for abuse. (DB)

Evaluation of effects of mandating educators to report suspected cases of child sexual assault in New South Wales, Australia, found a significant increase in the number of such reports by teachers but no change in the percentage of reported eventually verified. (Author/DB)

Reviewed is the literature on the susceptibility of handicapped children to abuse, the consequences of abuse to children, the responsibilities of educators, and federal programs on child abuse and neglect. (DB)

This report was written to provide educators with information on their role in dealing with the problem of child sexual abuse. A review of current literature was conducted to give educators accurate child sexual abuse information, and an annotated bibliography of relevant citations from that review is included. Twenty-seven entries are organized…

Discusses the legal, professional, and ethical duties of teachers who suspect the maltreatment or neglect of children. Presents statistical evidence that indicates that teachers are not fulfilling their duties with respect to detecting and reporting suspected abuse. Considers the implications for educational policy as it affects teachers. (JS)

The literature review examines issues of child abuse and neglect, attempts to define child abuse, and gives information on: incidence figures; symptoms of abuse; characteristics of the abused and their families; knowledge level of educators; and the role of the schools in preventing, detecting, and reporting abuse or neglect. Teachers often do not…

A survey of 163 special educators in North Carolina examined aspects of abuse and neglect of their students over the last 3 years. Students were mentally handicapped (MH), learning disabled (LD), or behaviorally/emotionally handicapped (BEH). Of the respondents, 43% stated that they had reported at least one case of suspected abuse or neglect…

A study involving 55 abusive or neglecting families and 54 control families with children under 4 months to 2 1/2 years old was conducted to develop a battery of measures for identifying parents who have potential for abuse and/or neglect of children. Interviews, questionnaires, videotaped behavioral observations, and physiological responses were…

Intended for such school personnel as teachers, administrators, school board members, school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and parent-teacher organizations, the volume provides basic information on child abuse and neglect. Sections cover the following topics: child abuse and neglect as an historical phenomenon, causes (including characteristics…