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Case: She chose not to report the injuries.
A second grade teacher suspects that one of her students is a victim of child abuse. The child comes to school with bruises and cuts that are not, in the teacher's mind, consistent with injuries that second grade students routinely receive. She chose not to report the injuries to her superiors for nearly two weeks. She did confer with another teacher about her concerns. While she was contemplating what action should be taken, the student received a life-altering injury at the hands of an abusive parent. Should the teacher be held liable for not immediately reporting her suspicions? What legal principals should be examined by the courts in assessing this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The teacher should certainly be held liable. She knew something was suspicious about the injuries but did not report it based on her personal feelings. When it comes to a child's life, our personal feelings are put aside and we do what is right to protect the child. It is better to be safe than sorry. Thankfully, the child is still alive. Teachers are legally mandated reporters for child abuse and neglect and we are required to report to slightest hint of any type of abuse. Legally, the teacher did not protect the child. Reporting the small injuries could have prevented the life-altering injury the child now has to endure. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: This solution is very helpful. |
| Rated On: February 28, 2016 5:10 am |
| Rated By: buteJy |
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Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. All suspicion should be reported, she is liable. |
| Rated On: March 7, 2016 8:39 pm |
| Rated By: eRyber |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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Comments: As educators we are obligated to report suspicion child abuse.
If a teacher reports suspicion of abuse, and it turns out the child is not being abused, the teacher cannot be held liable. Therefore, the teacher should have reported any concern they had, as they would not be jeopardizing their job or the child’s safety. |
| Rated On: July 10, 2017 12:25 am |
| Rated By: Cali Pohlman |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: No one is held accountable for a report made in good faith. If she suspected something, she should have said something. |
| Rated On: March 7, 2021 9:13 pm |
| Rated By: WyJyGa |
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