Did you know that 1 in 7 children have been abused or neglected in the past year? And for every report made related to child abuse or neglect, it is estimated that there are 2 more incidents that go unreported? With four children dying each day in the United States due to child abuse or neglect, and the social-emotional effects of child abuse lasting a lifetime, the stakes are just too high to stay quiet (www.dosomething.org). As educators, we are morally obligated to teach personal safety ... VIEW POST
Books that Teach Personal Safety & Child Abuse Prevention
Child Abuse Prevention Resources for Educators
I was a first-year school counselor standing at the front door greeting students as they walked into school for the day. A new second grader approached me and asked for a snack. I noticed right away that she looked unkempt - her clothes were dirty and her hair was matted. I had some treats in my office and asked her to join me. When we arrived at my office, she ate and asked if she could tell me a secret. She then shared that her mom had been gone all weekend and left her in her room to watch TV ... VIEW POST
