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When Children are Abused: An Educator's Guide to Intervention
Cynthia Crosson-Tower, Fitchburg State College

ISBN-10: 0205319629
ISBN-13: 9780205319626

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 180 pp
Published: 07/24/2001

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This book is an invaluable resource for educators who are concerned about how to recognize and intervene effectively in situations of child abuse and neglect.

Educators are increasingly asked or required to report and intervene in cases of child maltreatment, but often do not know how to identify or react to situations. This book outlines symptoms, checklists for quick reference, and factors that put children at risk of maltreatment. The book then takes readers through the step-by-step process of reporting abuse and neglect, describes potential outcomes, and discusses assistance to parents and children that can be offered by educators. Dr. Crosson-Tower also describes how schools can create Child Protection Teams to enable all staff to manage abuse and neglect situations more effectively.

This book will be essential to novice, as well as expert educators who need current and easy-to-apply information in this difficult area.

Written by a leading authority in the field, Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Tower brings more than 30 years of experience in all areas of child protection, research, and teaching to this book.

Since reporting child abuse is mandated in every state, this user-friendly text is a required resource for educators everywhere.

Most comprehensive overview and response to child abuse and neglect available.

Covers all key issues including: types of maltreatment, individuals who abuse, the reporting protocol, communication, working with children and classmates, and preventing abuse and neglect.

Provides real-life case vignettes drawn from the author's experience as a child protection worker, counselor, and teacher.

A full chapter on the potential dangers of the Internet shows how technology can be a potential danger (Ch. 4).

Each chapter concludes with "Exploration Questions," "Suggested Readings," and "Activities for Additional Learning."

Preface.

I. RECOGNIZING WHEN CHILDREN ARE BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

1. Why Educators Are So Important in the Lives of Abused and Neglected Children?

Why Should Educators Be Involved in Reporting Abuse and Neglect?

What if We Do Not Intervene?

2. How Can We Recognize Abuse and Neglect?

What Is Neglect?

What Is Physical Abuse?

What Is Emotional Abuse?

What Is Sexual Abuse and Exploitation?

Behavior as a Clue to Abuse.

Understanding Ourselves.

3. What Factors Put Children at Risk for Abuse and Neglect?

Children and Attachment.

Substance Abuse in the Home.

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence

Special Needs as a Risk Factor for Abuse.

The Impact of Abuse on Children and Multiple Victimization.

4. How Has the Internet Put Children at Risk for Abuse?

The Lure of the Internet

Who Abuses Children Through the Internet?

Why Do Such Perpetrators Have Access to Children?

Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse Through the Internet.

5. Why Do People Abuse and Neglect Children?

Neglectful Parents.

Physically Abusive Parents.

Emotionally Abusive Parents.

Sexual Abusers.

What About Abuse by Another Educator?

6. Is It Abuse or Neglect or Not?

Discipline Versus Abuse.

Culture and Child Abuse.

Some Tips Related to Validation and Reporting.

Why Educators Might Not Report.

II. HOW CAN WE INTERVENE?

7. How Can Schools Be Proactive?

Having a Reporting Protocol.

The Advantages of a Child Protection Team.

The Formation of the Child Protection Team.

The Importance of Training.

8. How Do We Communicate with the Abused/Neglected Child and the Family?

Talking with the Abused and Neglected Child.

Talking with the Parents of an Abused or Neglected Child.

The Importance of Confidentiality.

9. How Do I Make a Report?

Making a Report Without a Child Protection Team.

Making a Report Through a Child Protection Team.

Tips for Child Protection Team Members.

10. What Happens Once the Report Has Been Made?

Does the Case Warrant Further Investigation?

Is it Safe for the Child to Remain in the Home?

Will the Family Accept Help Willingly?

Exactly What Type of Treatment Does the Family Need?

Who Will Be Involved in the Treatment of the Family?

How Long Will the Treatment Take?

At What Point Does the Family No Longer Need Services?

What Happens to the Child While the Family is Being Investigated and Later Treated?

What Involvement Does the Educator Have in the Investigation and Treatment?

What If the Case Becomes Involved with Court?

11. What About the Long Range Picture?

Helping the Child Individually.

Helping the Maltreated Child in the Classroom

Helping the Foster Child in the Classroom.

"No One Said It Would Be Easy!"

12. How Can We Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect?

A Brief Look at Abuse Prevention Efforts.

Abuse Prevention Today.

Implementing a Successful Prevention Program.

Finding Prevention Materials.

References.

Appendix.