Child Abuse and Neglect: A Practical Guide for Professional School Counselors‪.‬

Rarely do ethical dilemmas confronting professional school counselors involve definitive "correct" or "incorrect" choices. However, when it comes to reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect, explicit laws and policies require that counselors have appropriate procedures available for managing suspected abuse. This article (a) describes the prevalence and severity of abuse, (b) identifies the ethical and legal statutes associated with abuse, (c) presents indicators of abuse and guidelines for reporting suspected cases, and (d) offers a systemic prevention plan. **********