A 3 page research paper discusses a case study that addresses a ten-year-old boy who is suffering from malnutrition and the responsibility of the teacher. The writer argues that the teacher is legally obligated to report the case and make certain that positive intervention occurs. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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shows signs of malnutrition, has dark circles under his eyes, and has had two broken bones in the last five months. Furthermore, his academic work is under capacity. These signs
suggest that Bobby may be a victim of parental neglect and/or actual abuse. Child abuse is generally considered to be either of a physical, that is, hitting or
injuring the child, or sexual nature; however, neglect is also considered to be abuse. Neglect is defined as "failure on the part of a parent/guardian or other responsible party to
provide for a childs basic needs, such as food, shelter" etc. (Cates, et al, 1995, p. 6). Victims of neglect are considered to be victims of child abuse and this
can lead to the development of a variety of problems that range from poor academic performance to a plethora of physical and cognitive disabilities(Cates, et al, 1995). Child abuse
cannot be legally ignored by school officials. State law generally requires suspected child abuse to be reported to the human service agencies responsible for child welfare (Cates, et al, 1995).
If there is no policy for reporting suspected abuse in place in a school, generally, the first step is for a teacher to report the case to the principal (Cates,
et al, 1995). However, if the principal ignores the case or refuses to take action, the teacher may still be held legally responsible depending on the circumstances (Cates, et al,
1995). Most states require teachers to report suspected abuse to local service agencies, such as childrens protective services, child abuse hotlines, local welfare departments, local social service agencies, public
health authorities, school social workers, nurses or counselors (Cates, et al, 1995). The fact that Bobby has had two broken bones in five months may not be the direct