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| Preface | |
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| Recognizing When Children Are Being Abused or Neglected | |
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| Why Are Educators So Important in the Lives of Abused and Neglected Children? | |
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| Why Should Educators Be Involved in Reporting Abuse and Neglect? | |
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| What If We Do Not Intervene? | |
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| How Can We Recognize Child Abuse and Neglect? | |
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| What Is Neglect? | |
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| What Is Physical Abuse? | |
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| What Is Emotional Abuse? | |
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| What Is Sexual Abuse and Exploitation? | |
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| Behavior as a Clue to Abuse | |
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| Understanding Ourselves | |
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| What Factors Put Children at Risk for Abuse and Neglect? | |
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| Children and Attachment | |
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| Substance Abuse in the Home | |
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| Children Who Witness Domestic Violence | |
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| Special Needs as a Risk Factor for Abuse | |
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| The Impact of Abuse on Children and Multiple Victimization | |
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| How Has the Internet Put Children at Risk for Abuse? | |
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| The Lure of the Internet | |
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| Exposure to Pornography | |
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| Solicitation Via the Internet | |
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| Who Abuses Children Through the Internet? | |
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| Why Do Such Perpetrators Have Access to Children? | |
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| Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse Through the Internet | |
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| Precautions for Children and Educators | |
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| Reporting and Other Resources | |
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| Research and Legislation | |
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| Why Do People Abuse and Neglect Children? | |
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| Neglectful Parents | |
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| Physically Abusive Parents | |
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| Emotionally Abusive Parents | |
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| Sexual Abusers | |
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| Parents of Sexually Abused Children | |
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| Abusers Outside the Home | |
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| When Children Sexually Abuse | |
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| What About Abuse by Another Educator? | |
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| Is It Abuse or Neglect or Not? | |
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| Discipline versus Abuse | |
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| Culture and Child Abuse | |
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| Some Tips Related to Validation and Reporting | |
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| Documentation | |
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| Consulting with Other Professionals | |
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| Analyzing Data | |
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| Alternative Steps | |
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| Why Educators May Not Report | |
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| How Can We Intervene? | |
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| How Can Our School Be Proactive? | |
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| Having a Reporting Protocol | |
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| The Advantages of a Child Protection Team | |
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| The Formation of the Child Protection Team | |
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| The Importance of Training | |
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| How Do I Communicate with the Abused/Neglected Child and the Family? | |
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| Talking with an Abused or Neglected Child | |
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| Talking with the Parents of an Abused or Neglected Child | |
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| The Importance of Confidentiality | |
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| How Do I Make a Report? | |
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| Making a Report without a Child Protection Team | |
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| Making a Report Through a Child Protection Team | |
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| Tips for Child Protection Team Members | |
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| What Happens Once the Report Has Been Made? | |
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| Does the Case Warrant Further Investigation? | |
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| Is it Safe for the Child to Remain in the Home? | |
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| Will the Family Accept Help Willingly? | |
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| Exactly What Type of Treatment Does the Family Need? | |
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| Who Will Be Involved in the Treatment of the Family? | |
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| How Long Will the Treatment Take? | |
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| At What Point Does the Family No Longer Need Services? | |
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| What Happens to the Child While the Family is Being Investigated and Later Treated? | |
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| What Involvement Does the Educator Have in the Investigation and Treatment? | |
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| What If the Case Becomes Involved with Court? | |
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| What About the Long-Range Picture? | |
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| Helping the Child Individually | |
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| Helping the Maltreated Child in the Classroom | |
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| Enhancing Self-Esteem and Feelings of Worth | |
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| A Question of Touch | |
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| Violence Prevention and Mediation | |
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| Helping Classmates Understand the Abused and Neglected Child | |
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| Stimulating Other Reports | |
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| Helping the Foster Child in the Classroom | |
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| "No One Said It Would Be Easy!" | |
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| How Can We Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect? | |
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| A Brief Look at Abuse Prevention Efforts | |
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| Abuse Prevention Today | |
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| Life Skills Training | |
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| Preparation for Parenthood | |
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| Self-Protection Training | |
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| Educational Services for the Community | |
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| Help for At-Risk Families | |
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| Implementing a Successful Prevention Program | |
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| Finding Prevention Materials | |
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| References | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Suggested Reading | |
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| General | |
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| Abuse by Trusted Professionals | |
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| Books to Use with Children | |
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| Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
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| State Toll-free Reporting Numbers | |
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| How to Start a Child Abuse Prevention Program in Your Community | |
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| Federal Funding Resources for Prevention Activities | |
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| Children with Disabilities Resource Listing | |