Citation

Arbolino LA, Lewandowski LJ, Eckert TL. J. Child Adolesc. Trauma 2008; 1(3): 233.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1080/19361520802279117

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Child abuse awareness has increased over the past few decades. This awareness has impacted educational systems. As a result, some states have mandatory training to provide schools with information and policies on child abuse reporting. Research shows professionals report less than half of suspected cases; educators do not exclusively represent these professionals. Few studies have focused on child abuse reporting training and competency for school psychologists. This study examined the satisfaction of previous training, knowledge of reporting issues, and interest in future training for school psychologists in New York State. Results indicate school psychologists are dissatisfied with training. Specific areas of interest and competencies related to child abuse reporting issues are identified. Limitations and further research are addressed.

Keywords: abuse; schools; mandated reporting; school psychologists