Our project on Child Abuse focuses on the idea that anything that affects a students mental well being will inherently affect that student's ability to succeed in social and intellectual activities within a school environment.  In recent years the issue of child abuse has increasingly surged into classroom situations.  In the modern classroom the teacher is forced to walk a thin line when this issue is involved.  Students suffering from physical abuse are often unwilling to discuss it, and frequently create excuses to explain injuries.  When is it the teacher's responsibility to take matters into his or her own hands?

        In cases of neglect of emotional abuse the line becomes even more obscure.  The tell tale signs are small or non-existant.  No bruises.  No repetitive injuries.  In cases like these it is even more important that a teacher be familiar with the signs of abuse, because they are often harder to spot.  It is our sincere hope that this site will offer information that is useful and can be implemented in classrooms in the future. If nothing else, we strove to offer teachers and perspective teachers links to the vast stores of useful information available on the subject of child abuse.

        Reminder, all fifty states require that cases of child abuse and neglect be reported.  If you suspect that a child is being abused please go here for a brief overview of the guildlines for reporting incidents.