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ERIC Number: EJ544875
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Responding to Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Child Care and Early Childhood Education Programs.
Mikkelsen, Edwin J.
Young Children, v52 n3 p47-51 Mar 1997
Notes that allegations of sexual abuse against early child care providers are serious, but relatively rare. Presents guidelines for preventing sexual abuse in child care and early childhood programs; guidelines include attention to staff selection, training, and supervision, and good parent-staff relations. Also offers advice for dealing with both credible and false allegations of abuse. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Welfare, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Family School Relationship, Preschool Teachers, Prevention, Sexual Abuse, Staff Orientation, Supervision, Teacher Education, Teacher Recruitment
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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