Pursuant to the Code of Virginia §22.1-298.8, “All persons seeking initial licensure or license renewal as teachers on or after July 1, 2004 must complete a study in child abuse recognition and intervention.” Curriculum guidelines will be made available to local school divisions to assist in the development of training to meet this requirement.

The following resources may be helpful in designing training to assist teachers and other school professionals in recognizing child abuse and neglect and in fulfilling their legal responsibility to report suspected cases of child abuse.

Resources:
Superintendent's Memos
Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training for Initial Licensure and License Renewal (Jan 30, 2004) INF #24

Child Abuse and Neglect Brochure: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: a Guide for School Employees (Oct. 25, 2002) INF#148

Recommended Procedures and Protocol for Local Agreements for Handling Child Abuse or Neglect Reports (Mar 01, 2002) INF #27

Print Media
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: A Guide for School Employees

Assistance for Special Educators, Law Enforcement, and Child Protective Services in Recognizing and Managing Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities

Video
The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, in Partnership with The Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia: Protecting Children: A Mandated Reporter’s Guide to Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect

Regulations
Licensure:
Code of Virginia 22.1-298.8
Mandated Reporters:
Code of Virginia 63.1-248.3

Websites:
Virginia Department of Social Services
Partnership for People With Disabilities
Childhelp USA
www.welfareacademy.org
www.s-a-v-e.org