Why Don't More Teachers Report Abuse? Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

In this episode of 'One in Ten,' host Teresa Huizar speaks with Amanda Glouchkow, a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa, about the complexities teachers face in identifying and reporting child abuse. They discuss the accuracy of teachers identifying various forms of abuse, the inconsistency in reporting, and the international differences in training and cultural norms. The conversation explores underlying factors such as teacher training, beliefs, and systemic support, highlighting the need for better preparation and support for teachers as mandatory reporters. Amanda also shares surprising findings from her research and emphasizes the importance of improving training and support for educators.


Glouchkow's study:

Glouchkow, A., Weegar, K. & Romano, E. Teachers’ Responses to Child Maltreatment. Journ Child Adol Trauma 16, 95–108 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-022-00473-2

Topics in this episode

Time Topic

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:18 Meet Amanda Glouchkow: From Design to Child Abuse Research

02:52 Global Variations in Child Abuse Reporting

05:58 Barriers to Child Abuse Detection and Reporting

11:03 Surprising Findings on Abuse Identification

15:48 Study Design and Methodology

28:02 Implications for Training and Support

35:28 Future Research and Final Thoughts

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