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Reporting Child Abuse
A Guide to Mandatory Requirements for School Personnel
- Karen L. Michaelis - Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
September 1993 | 72 pages | Corwin
Based on an analysis of American state reporting statutes, this book provides a general statement about child abuse reporting requirements. In so doing, it highlights areas that need to be considered by school personnel when reporting suspected child abuse.
Topics examined include: mandatory requirements to report child abuse and neglect; the required content of a child abuse report; school district responsibilities related to child abuse situations; and immunity provision for those reporting child abuse.
Introduction
Mandatory Reporters
Standard of Proof
Protecting the Reporter
Penalties
Child Abuse Reports
Definitions
Child Abuse Training
Confidentiality
Police Investigations
Child Abuse in Public Schools
Summary of Findings and Actions
Conclusions and Recommendations