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School-Based Prevention Programs
Teachers and other school staff are in an optimal position to prevent, identify, and assist victims of child abuse and neglect because of their frequent contact with students.
Helping Children Cope With Violence and Trauma: A School-Based Program That Works
RAND Corporation & RAND Health
Research Highlights RAND Health; RB-4557-2, 2011
Discusses the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, which is designed to help children traumatized by violence.
Impacts of the Chicago Child-Parent Centers on Child and Family Development
Reynolds & Temple (2006)
In The Crisis in Youth Mental Health: Critical Issues and Effective Programs, Volume 4—Early Intervention Programs and Policies
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Presents evidence on the effectiveness of school-based early childhood intervention on short- and long-term child well-being. Cost-effectiveness of the program is also examined, as well as personal, family, and school factors that mediate the effects of program participation on long-term outcomes.
The Role of Educators in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Crosson-Tower |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 3,890KB) |
Year Published: | 2003 - 85 pages |
This manual, designed to examine the roles that teachers, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, special education professionals, administrators, and other school personnel have in helping maltreated children, provides the basis for the involvement of educators in combating the problem of child abuse and neglect. It also may be used by other professionals involved in child abuse and neglect interventions, such as child protective services, mental health, law enforcement, health care, and early childhood professionals, to gain a better understanding of the role of educators in child protection. Specifically, this manual addresses the following topics: Identifying reasons why educators ... |
School-Based Child Maltreatment Programs: Synthesis of Lessons Learned | |
Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 200KB) |
Year Published: | 2003 - 9 pages |
The Office on Child Abuse and Neglect awarded several grants during Fiscal Year 1997 to programs that utilized school resources for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The three-year demonstration projects focused on collaboration between child protection agencies and school systems; education for parents, teachers, and children about child abuse and neglect; and the involvement of school staff in prevention and intervention. This report summarizes the service approaches and lessons learned by 11 demonstration programs as noted in their final reports. The projects found that training was effective in enhancing knowledge about the signs of child abuse ... |
School-Based Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
American Psychological Association (2002)
From Preventing Violence in Relationships: Interventions Across the Life Span
Discusses the incidence, consequences, and risk and protective factors of child sexual abuse, and makes suggestions for the improvement of child education programs.
School-Based Sexual Violence Prevention Programs: Current Evaluation Findings and Policy Implications
Townsend & Campbell (2006)
In The Crisis in Youth Mental Health: Critical Issues and Effective Programs, Volume 3—Issues for Families, Schools, and Communities
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Provides an overview of the most common types of rape prevention programs being used in K-12 educational settings and shares findings about their impact.
The School Services Sourcebook: A Guide for School-Based Professionals
Franklin, Harris, & Allen-Meares (2006)
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Helps school-based and other related professionals deliver evidence-based mental health and social services to students, families, and communities. Includes 114 chapters of information on child and family issues facing schools.
Speak Up Be Safe
Childhelp
Describes a school-based child abuse prevention education program that is an evolution of the Good Touch Bad Touch program. It focuses on child safety and is based on research in the areas of child development, learning styles, social psychology, and child abuse and neglect prevention.
What Is Child Welfare? A Guide for Educators | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2012 - 4 pages |
Provides educators--including teachers, principals, counselors, and administrators--with an overview of the field of child welfare and suggests ways that educators and child welfare workers can work together to promote better outcomes for children and families involved with child welfare, including children in foster care. Links to resources are also included. |