However, I wanted to pose a question to the teachers out there that had to deal with child abuse. Once you have pin pointed that it is who do you go to and what do you do to make it comfortable for the student to still come to class and not be ashamed that you know.
Child abuse can affect many aspects of a child's behavior and performance in school.
However, it's probably not very obvious, as students vary considerably, and abused kids often hide it well. On the other hand, a dramatic change in a child's behavior or performance may indicate a problem. If you suspect child abuse, or if a child reports it to you, you must report it to the appropriate counselor. Your report may be a critical moment in the child's life, as it may allow him to be saved from abuse. There's little to lose in filing a confidential report, if you're wrong, the child shouldn't suffer.