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  Case: Neglect or not neglect?
A child comes in dirty and smelly. He is depressive. He is very slow, like a snail. He does not complete tasks independently and has zero confidence. The teacher has spoken with his mother and she disclosed he has seen a lot of paternal violence. However, mom isn't top notch and always plays the "single mom" card. However, it is no excuse to have an un-bathed child. How does the teacher approach this with the mother?

Bathing the child might make a difference in how he feels during the day.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The whole situation is fragile.The first thing to do is to contact the school psychologist and gather her opinion on the situation. Next you should contact the administrator and inform them of the situation. If the problem persists then you may have to contact social services and hand over the investigation. The presence of even occasional violence indicates that this is a serious situation that should be taken up with social services and maybe even law enforcement.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this if I was experiencing this situation. Working with the right people of who you should report to, will help the situation get handled and done correctly.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 12:15 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. I feel that this is a very delicate situation and that the teacher needs to notify the personnel mentioned above. This is for the protection of the teacher, the school, and the child.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 11:02 am
Rated By: Mariah Salas
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Agreed.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 5:01 pm
Rated By: beTyZa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, use the resources at the school and make other professionals there aware, and take it further if necessary.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 12:55 am
Rated By: teVaGu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this solution is the most useful because it offers advice on what should be done without taking the situation completely from the teacher into a liaisons hands.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 12:25 am
Rated By: Rachel Stephens
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I'd report this to DCFS, if there is violence in the home the child is not safe.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 6:15 pm
Rated By: aVugaG