Child Abuse Laws

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This paper discusses the child abuse laws pertinent to California. The paper examines the Penal Code and the Education Code as they pertain to child abuse. The paper discusses the California codes that relate to child abuse and neglect in general. The paper describes a particular school in San Jose, Athenour School, exploring how it complies with these codes. Finally, the paper offers some conclusions about this very important issue.

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"Two Codes of California law deal with the abuse and neglect of children as these relate to the responsibilities of teachers: the Penal Code and the Education Code. Interestingly, the Penal Code contains much more detailed and specific information about what teachers and administrators are required to do in a suspected case of child abuse or neglect than does the Education Code. This is perhaps because to include details in both codes would be an unnecessary replication, as school personnel are directed (by the Education Code) to refer to the Penal Code for legal requirements. The Education Code includes such information as requirements for teacher training about issues of abuse and neglect."

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