Consultation Skills for School Psychologists Concerning Child Sex Abuse.
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| Title: | Consultation Skills for School Psychologists Concerning Child Sex Abuse. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ferrara, F. Felicia |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Descriptors: | Child Abuse, Cooperation, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, National Surveys, Psychological Patterns, School Psychologists, Sexual Abuse |
| Geographic Terms: | U.S.; Florida |
| Abstract: | Child protective agencies investigated nearly 2 million reports of alleged abuse or neglect in 1995. Of the cases investigated, 52% suffered from neglect; 25% endured physical abuse; 13% experienced sexual abuse; and 22% experienced numerous forms of abuse. More than half of the confirmed cases were with children 7 years of age or younger, and 52% were boys. These facts place the abused child within the school environment at the time of their distress. School psychologists are the optimum mental health professionals within the school setting to provide student services as well as consultative services for staff, parents, and community organizations. As child sex abuse (CSA) programs develop, sensitive issues will emerge that require a multi-disciplined approach to case management. The need for collaboration increases, especially since each case of abuse is unique and complex. Consultation models are discussed from a theoretical and practical framework, including the politically correct manner of proceeding with bureaucracy of the school system. (Contains 3 appendixes and 40 references.) (Author/JDM) |
| Notes: | Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (30th, Orlando, FL, April 14-18, 1998). |
| Journal Code: | RIEJUL2001 |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | ED449455 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Child protective agencies investigated nearly 2 million reports of alleged abuse or neglect in 1995. Of the cases investigated, 52% suffered from neglect; 25% endured physical abuse; 13% experienced sexual abuse; and 22% experienced numerous forms of abuse. More than half of the confirmed cases were with children 7 years of age or younger, and 52% were boys. These facts place the abused child within the school environment at the time of their distress. School psychologists are the optimum mental health professionals within the school setting to provide student services as well as consultative services for staff, parents, and community organizations. As child sex abuse (CSA) programs develop, sensitive issues will emerge that require a multi-disciplined approach to case management. The need for collaboration increases, especially since each case of abuse is unique and complex. Consultation models are discussed from a theoretical and practical framework, including the politically correct manner of proceeding with bureaucracy of the school system. (Contains 3 appendixes and 40 references.) (Author/JDM) |
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