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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 | |