Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-152) and index.
Summary
"For education specialists working with children from kindergarten through high school, learning to identity and address instances of child maltreatment is both a challenge and a legal responsibility. Educators will find this book an invaluable guide to managing a sensitive issue."--Jacket.
Contents
The Teacher's Role in Identification, Prevention, and Intervention -- Causes of Maltreatment, Risk Factors, and Resiliency -- Effects of Maltreatment on Development and School Performance -- Teachers as Mandated Reporters -- Teachers as Advocates -- Family Risk Factors -- Social Skill Strategies and Interventions -- Effective Teaching Strategies.