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best practices to support student survivors of sexual abuse
BEcome knowledgeable
foster a safe learning environment
BEcome knowledgeable
It is important for educators to be aware of the prevalence of sexual abuse among children, what constitutes sexual abuse, and who is affected. Learn about childhood sexual abuse here.
Be a resource
foster a safe learning environment
BEcome knowledgeable
Resources specific to sexual abuse play an instrumental role in encouraging healing for child survivors and their supportive family members. Utilize Healing Out Loud CSA's resource libraries here.
foster a safe learning environment
foster a safe learning environment
foster a safe learning environment
Student survivors of sexual abuse deserve a safe learning environment. Properly identifying potential triggers and addressing each are important steps in ensuring an inclusive school experience.
locate professional referrals
Provide necessary accommodations
foster a safe learning environment
Healing from childhood sexual abuse requires the support of trained professionals. Utilize these directories of professionals who specialize in helping children heal & assisting survivors' families.
Provide necessary accommodations
Provide necessary accommodations
Provide necessary accommodations
Many student survivors of sexual abuse suffer from other health impairments which may affect their learning abilities. Learn how to support these students through individualized plans.
Amplify your school's support
Provide necessary accommodations
Provide necessary accommodations
Sexual abuse is difficult to talk about, but no student should feel ashamed about what happened to them. Communicate your school's support through social media and on the school's website!
Legally prepare
Legally prepare
Legally prepare
Educators are legally bound by multiple laws when working with a student who is, or is suspected to be, a survivor of sexual violence. Utilize these response guidelines as a template for your school's response policies.
legal aspects of Supporting student survivors
childhood sexual abuse and its impact on special education
By: Melody Barton
Published by Academic Temple
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AMONG OUR STUDENTS: THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S LEGAL ROLE
By: Carolyn Stone, Ed.D
Published by ASCA School Counselor
WHEN A CHILD ALLEGES SEXUAL ABUSE BY AN EDUCATOR OR OTHER SCHOOL STAFF
An Educators' Guide to Appropriate Response and Support
Published by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
the need for response to sexaul assault in middle and high school
Published by Break the Cycle
post-traumatic stress disorder in sexually abused children
Published by Frontiers in Psychology
Sexual Abuse Among Homeless Adolescents: Prevalence, Correlates, and Sequelae
Published by US Department of Health and Human Services
How can we talk about sexual violence in the classroom in a trauma-informed way?
Published by It Starts With Us NM
reference articles for Supporting student survivors
7 Ways to help a Teen Survivor of Sexual Assault
Advice from an advocate for survivors of sexual assault.
By: Kathryn Stamoulis, Ph.D.
Published by Psychology Today
helping a student adjust to school after a sexual assault
Published by Bright Hub Education
serving teen survivors: A Manual for Advocates
Published by National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Schools Must Heal Survivors of Sexual Assault, Not Retraumatize Them
Schools must improve how they acknowledge and address sexual violence against their students.
By: Amy Leipziger
Published by Education Week
What if my student discloses a sexual assault?
This guidance from experts at the National Association of School Psychologists can help educators respond if a student discloses abuse or assault.
By: Cory Collins
Published by Learning For Justice
Interventions for Children and Youth With Sexual Behavior Challenges
Sexual Development & Behavior in K-12 Students, including Incorporating Intervention Strategies, Elementary School Rules & Expectations, Middle & High School Sexual Behavior Rules, and Supervision Plans.
Published by Virtual Lab School
Common Symptoms of Trauma by School Age Group
Published by National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Long-term effects of child sexual abuse and molestation
Published by Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault
The role of educators in preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect
Published by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
How Trauma Affects Student Learning and Behaviour
By: Stephanie Frieze
Published by BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education