What You Don't Know Will Hurt You Sexual Abuse in Schools

What You Don't Know Will Hurt You: Sexual Abuse in Schools takes a look at the recently publicized concerns surrounding child sexual abuse in today's schools. It provides an overview of child abuse, specifically focusing on sexual abuse, and moves on to a discussion of sexual abuse in the schools, including a look at legislation designed to protect students and its impact in public schools. A chapter looks specifically at the effect of child sexual abuse on children with exceptionality and lays a foundation for protecting these children, who are at greater risk of abuse. The earlier sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church is used as an example of proactive response that could be modeled in public education. Additionally, suggestions for prevention and intervention are presented. This book is essential for educators, administrators, counselors, and anyone who is interested in breaking the cycle of abuse and victimization in society. Book jacket.

Denise Skarbek is associate professor in education at Indiana University South Bend. Patricia A. Parrish is associate professor in education at Saint Leo University in Florida.