Four Components of School-Based Child Protection

According to recent U.S. statistics, over 770,000 children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year.1 Experiencing child abuse and neglect (maltreatment) is frequently associated with negative e!ects on children.2, 3 Many educational sta! agree that schools are at capacity in terms of taking on new initiatives, so determining how to protect children and keep them safe may seem like an additional daunting task. When the bottom line appears set on achievement test scores, it can be hard for schools to justify any change in focus. At the same time, keeping students safe and protected is a primary concern. When a good portion of a student’s day is spent in school, it becomes the job of schools to make child protection a top priority