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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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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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.