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The Influence of Personal and Professional Characteristics on School Counselors' Recognition and Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse

Authors :
Behun, Richard Joseph
Cerrito, Julie A.
Delmonico, David L.
Kolbert, Jered B.
Source :
Journal of School Counseling. 2019 17(13).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This study investigated personal and professional predictors of professional school counselors' (N = 220) accurate recognition and appropriate reporting of child sexual abuse. Additionally, this study examined instances when school counselors suspected child sexual abuse but intentionally elected not to report it and explored considerations that were influential in the decision-making process. Results indicated that personal and professional characteristics of the school counselor did not predict recognition and appropriate reporting of child sexual abuse but did contribute to the decision-making process when deciding to make a mandated report.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1554-2998
Volume :
17
Issue :
13
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of School Counseling
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1217458
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research