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Lynch, Patrick D. – 1984
This article defines psychological abuse of students in school settings and describes legal aspects of the problem, particularly with respect to possible action in negligence. The following four categories of psychological abuse are examined: verbal abuse, refusal to communicate, physical acts (and sexual abuse) that cause psychological damage,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Abuse, Educational Malpractice, Elementary Secondary Education
