Many of the resources are downloadable in the form of Adobe Acrobat files. This site is crammed full of useful resources for all people involved in protecting and caring for children. Although much is oriented to social workers, there is a plethora of information useful to teachers, parents, and concerned members of the community. Of particular note are the Publications, Services , and Prevention Resources sections. In 1996 alone, more than 1 million children were victims of substantiated maltreatment.
Many more cases go unreported.
Experts estimate that perhaps as many as three times that number of children may actually suffer from maltreatment each year, or an average approximately one student per class of 26. Neglect is most prevalent in poverty-stricken homes, but abuse crosses all socioeconomic lines. The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information is an excellent resource that all teachers should be aware of and use to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Inc. All Rights Reserved.