Yes, to head teachers or school principal for a start, they can take the matter to concern authorities
That's not a specialty. Any doctor has to report what might be abuse. They are obligated like teachers.
Teachers can report abuse to any law enforcement agency and should in a timely manner (immediately). Don't waste time with anyone else as time may be crucial in preventing it from recurring. If police do nothing you can try Child Services.
A law requiring teachers and others to report signs of sexual abuse. See below link:
Public school teachers and administrators in most states are required to report child abuse if they are told about it or see evidence of it themselves. Obviously, once the child abuse is reported, the first thing the authorities do is verify that child abuse actually occurred. This is to prevent parents or guardians from being prosecuted for bogus charges.
If you are having problems and if your school has counseling go see one. If not, find a teacher you can trust. I can't tell how many students have come to see me just to talk about problems. Teachers will keep it to themselves unless they find out there is physical, mental, or sexual abuse. It is the law that we report it. We have no choice in that with abuse.
Generally no. However, in cases of the emotional abuse of a child, the authorities might remove the child from that home.
Abuse
If there is child abuse, report it to child protection services.
50% of people would report the abuse
the victim or the abuser? emotional abuse cuts deeper than physical abuse. it has to do with manipulation. though emotional abuse and physical abuse ususally go hand in hand.
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Teachers are legally required to report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, such as child protective services or law enforcement. Failure to report can result in legal consequences for the teacher.