When a Child Alleges Sexual Abuse by an Educator or other School Staff: An Educator's Guide to Appropriate Response and Support

Date

2017

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Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Abstract

As educators, you play an essential role in children’s lives. Often, the safe classroom environment enables children to disclose troubling experiences to you. Child sexual abuse (CSA) is common and has serious and multiple negative consequences. Thus, you should be prepared to respond to these disclosures. This document addresses the types of responses that contribute to the best outcomes for children in an educational setting.

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Keywords

response, teacher misconduct, schools, sexual abuse, educator sexual misconduct

Citation

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2017). When a Child Alleges Sexual Abuse by an Educator or other School Staff: An Educator's Guide to Appropriate Response and Support. Author.

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