Pupil Services:

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention: A Resource and Planning Guide

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Overview

   The Problem Nationally

   The Problem in Wisconsin

   The Causes of Child Maltreatment

   The Long-Term Effect of Maltreatment on Children

   The Role and Value of Families

   Societal Response to Child Abuse and Neglect

   Summary

    

2. Wisconsin's Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect

   Purpose

   Physical Abuse

   Sexual Abuse

   Emotional Maltreatment

   Neglect

   Summary

    

3. Development of a Prevention Program in the School

   Introduction

   Components of a Prevention Program

   Steps to Develop a District Prevention Program

   Sample Programs

   School Administrative Efforts

   School and Community Networking

    

4. Child Service Systems

   Introduction

   The Educational System

   The Human Services System

   Legal Systems: Role of the Court

   Collateral Agencies

   Summary

    

5. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

   Introduction

   The Legal Elements

   The Transitional Elements

   Review and Evaluation

   Summary

    

6. Sexual Abuse

   Introduction

   Background

   Understanding Victim Behavior

   AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

   Response of the School

   Summary

    

7. Special Issues and Questions

   Education and Prevention

   Corporal Punishment

   Abuse of a Minor by a Minor

   Sexual Abuse of a Minor by a Minor

   Sexual Harassment

   Confidentiality

   In-school Consultation

   Collaboration

   Emotional Trauma of Reporters

   Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Bias in Reporting

   American Indian Child Welfare Issues

   Social Services Issues

   Ritual and Sadistic Abuse

    

8. Appendixes
   1. Annotated Resources
   2. Relevant Legislation
   3. Sauk County Community Schools Policy and Procedures in Reporting Child Abuse and/or Neglect
   4. Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) Information
   5. Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Information
   6. School and Community Resource Collaboration
   7. Child Protection Services: An Alphabetical Listing Region

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