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Article: Reognizing and reporting suspected child abuse
- Article from:
- American Secondary Education
- Article date:
- October 1, 2000
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Abstract
Dealing with suspected child abuse is one of the most difficult challenges faced by school personnel-one that may profoundly affect not only the child and his or her family, but also the school. This article will summarize recent research that will be helpful in providing guidance to all educators as they deal with recognizing and reported abuse.
Research revealed startling statistics regarding the number of abused children in America, although research on child abuse is a fairly recent development. Only in the last two decades has the subject appeared in professional journals. It is urgent that all personnel in public schools become more knowledgeable about child abuse and make ...