Tag Archives: child abuse

How to Establish a Caring Process for Mandated Reporting

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

By Stephanie Filio It is 3:55, and the release bell rings at 4:00. Everyone is happy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and the counselor’s office has been quiet for about 15 minutes. The end of … Continue reading →

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Talking with Kids About Touching Safety

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

By Allison Wedell Schumacher As a parent, the last thing I want is my child coming to me, teary-eyed and shaking, and telling me that someone has touched her inappropriately or raped her. I worry I would fall apart—maybe not … Continue reading →

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Every Child Is Different: Possible Signs of Sexual Abuse

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

By Allison Wedell Schumacher If you’re a parent or early childhood educator, you don’t need me to tell you that every child is different, meaning behavior that signifies a problem in one child may signify absolutely nothing in another. Is she … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight: Alison Feigh

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

The staff at Free Spirit is privileged to work with many amazing authors. We will be sharing more author spotlights with you, and hope you enjoy learning about these writers who are dedicated to helping kids succeed. The following spotlight was … Continue reading →

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Tips for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

By Jill Starishevsky, author of My Body Belongs to Me As a prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes in New York City for the past 16 years, one of the most surprising facts I have learned is that 93 … Continue reading →

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