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ERIC Number: EJ392143
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Child Abuse: The Undetected "Special Need."
Maher, Peter
British Journal of Special Education, v16 n1 p11-13 Mar 1989
This paper explains forms of child abuse (neglect, emotional, sexual, and physical), outlines recommended school procedures for dealing with suspected child abuse in students with special educational needs, and emphasizes the need for increased teacher training and teacher action in reducing child abuse. (JDD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Prevention, School Policy, Sexual Abuse, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers
Language: English
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