CHILD ABUSE
Do all 50 states require school professionals to report child abuse & neglect?
Yes, all 50 states have enacted legislation requiring school professionals to report suspected child abuse to child welfare & protection agencies.
What is the 2nd leading cause of death among school age youth?
Suicide
What substance is most commonly used by minors?
Alcohol
What is the biggest dilemma for School Psychologists when it comes to child abuse?
Whether there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse that would warrant contacting child protective services agencies.
Do parents need to be contacted in suicide cases that are determined to be low risk?
YES- parents must be contacted in ALL cases.
What percentage of students reported using illicit drugs?
27%
Is it the responsibility of school personnel to confirm child abuse?
No, it is the responsibility of the child protection agency to confirm or disconfirm the existence of suspected child abuse and neglect.
What does the term targeted violence mean?
targeted violence is used to refer to situations in which both the potential perpetrator and the target(s) are identifiable prior to a violent attack.
If a student requests drug or alcohol treatment or a referral for treatment and they do not want their parents to be notified, is this request confidential? Is the school psychologist required to inform his/her parents?
The request is absolutely confidential, and the school psychologist should identify treatment options for the student that do not require parental notice or consent.
What does CAPTA stand for?
Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act
What is the Tarasoff Rule?
When a therapist determines, or pursuant to the standards of his profession, should determine, that his patient presents a serious danger of violence to another, he incurs an obligation to use reasonable care to protect the intended victim against such danger.
Which type of leadership roles should school-based practitioners be encouraged to develop when it comes to substance abuse?
Educational substance abuse prevention programs & evidence based school/community programs for students who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse