Provides background information on family violence, including both physical mistreatment and sexual abuse, and discusses the role which schools can play in responding effectively to such violence. Includes suggestions designed to assist educators in preventing family violence, identifying its victims, and speeding the healing process. (MAB)

Asserts that children can overcome fears and obstacles presented by abusive parents or violence in impoverished neighborhoods. States that while teachers cannot take away these painful struggles, they can ease negative life-experiences by creating a secure environment, increasing student self-esteem, and teaching empowerment skills to help…