TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Child Abuse and School Settings: An Examination of School Psychologists' Background, Competency, and Training Needs
JO  - Journal of child and adolescent trauma
A1  - Arbolino, Lauren A.
A1  - Lewandowski, Lawrence J.
A1  - Eckert, Tanya L.
SP  - 233
EP  - 233
VL  - 1
IS  - 3
N2  - 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<p /> 
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SN  - 1936-1521
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19361520802279117
ID  - ref1
ER  -