| CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT, SEXUAL ABUSE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Code: HEALTH-202 |
DEFINITION:
As defined by Act 238 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended, being Sections 722.621 - 722.636 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. |
PREVENTION:
Provide local board of education approved family life education program; Arrange for family support group sessions; Promote the alleviation of stress factors in the school environment; Identify and provide services to "at-risk" students; Provide regular and specific in-service training for all building staff in child abuse and neglect situations; Engage student support services team for prevention strategies. |
CRISIS:
Report abuse and neglect cases to Protective Services, local law enforcement officers and school administrator; Provide emotional or physical support to students; Act as the school-home liaison as requested and appropriate; Provide emotional and informational support to school staff involved in reporting abuse and neglect situations; Arrange for transportation to medical facility. |
INTERVENTION:
Follow-up with Protective Services to local police officers; Act as consultants to building staff in appropriate response to abused and neglected children in their classrooms and in the school; Coordinate services between child, family, school, child protection agency, law enforcement, therapist, etc. |
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