What You Don't Know Will Hurt You: Sexual Abuse in Schools

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What You Don't Know Will Hurt You: Sexual Abuse in Schools takes a look at the recently publicized concerns surrounding child sexual abuse in today's schools. It provides an overview of child abuse, specifically focusing on sexual abuse and move to a discussion on sexual abuse in the schools, including a look at legislation designed to protect students and the impact of this legislation in public schools. A chapter looks specifically at the impact of child sexual abuse on children with exceptionality to lay a foundation for protecting this segment of the population who are at greater risk of abuse. The earlier sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church is used as an example to show proactive response that could be modeled in public education. Additionally, suggestions for prevention and intervention are presented. This book is a must-read for educators, administrators, counselors and anyone who is interested in breaking the cycle of abuse and victimization in society.

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The summary of child sexual abuse in chapter 1 is pertinent to all professionals who work with children teachers, social workers, coaches, and volunteers to name a few. Having a resource such as this book will assist these professionals in identifying those children that need help. A must-read for all! Identifying proactive approaches to identifying child abuse and how to establish positive relationships between teachers and students is important in todays school settings. Chapter 6 provides steps for both the pre-service and in-service teachers in how to create a trusting environment in their classroom and develop relationships where children feel safe. This is an important step necessary for abused children to know there is an adult in which theycan confide.. -- Nancy Cerezo, assistant professor in the School of Education, University of North Carolina, Pembroke
This timely book on a dfficult and personally disturbing topic is a must-read for all current and future educators and parents. Increased awareness and understanding on this topic is our best defense against abuse. -- Karen A. Hahn, assistant professor of graduate studies, Saint Leo University

The summary of child sexual abuse in chapter 1 is pertinent to all professionals who work with children teachers, social workers, coaches, and volunteers to name a few. Having a resource such as this book will assist these professionals in identifying those children that need help. A must-read for all!

Identifying proactive approaches to identifying child abuse and how to establish positive relationships between teachers and students is important in todays school settings. Chapter 6 provides steps for both the pre-service and in-service teachers in how to create a trusting environment in their classroom and develop relationships where children feel safe. This is an important step necessary for abused children to know there is an adult in which they can confide.

Author Bio

Denise Skarbek is associate professor in education at Indiana University South Bend.

Patricia A. Parrish is associate professor in education at Saint Leo University in Florida.