ERIC Number: EJ1217455
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Trends and Influential Factors in Child Abuse Reporting: Implications for Early Career School Counselors
Ricks, Lacey; Tuttle, Malti; Land, Christy; Chibbaro, Julia
Journal of School Counseling, v17 n16 2019
This study used quantitative measures to explore child abuse reporting trends for early career school counselors and to examine factors influencing their decisions to report suspected child abuse. Thematic coding was used to analyze recommendations for additional training needs regarding child abuse reporting and for the challenges school counselors faced regarding mandated reporting. Participants completed online surveys to assess their experiences. Factors found to influence school counselors' decisions to report suspected child abuse included school counselors' self-efficacy levels, academic setting, and students' participation in the schools' free or reduced lunch program. Qualitative results were also reviewed.
Descriptors: Child Abuse, School Counselors, Entry Workers, School Counseling, Self Efficacy, Child Safety, Child Neglect, Counselor Role, Legal Responsibility, Counselor Training, Lunch Programs, Online Surveys, Counselor Attitudes
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
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Language: English
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