Answers For Teachers

As a teacher, you are in a unique position to identify and help abused and neglected children. You are often the most responsible people in their lives.

We've provided some helpful information on signs to look for, responsibilities for reporting abuse, dealing with abused children on an ongoing basis, and how to report abuse. The bottom line is trust your feelings and when in doubt, go ahead and report it anyway.

You could be saving a life.

The Memphis Child Advocacy Center provides training for child-serving professionals on how to recognize, respond and report suspicions of child abuse. Call 901.888.4362 or email education@memphiscac.org.