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Publication Date: November 2003
Publisher: Public Agenda Foundation
Author(s): Ann Duffett; Jean Johnson
Research Area: Education; Law and ethics
Type: Report
Abstract:
In this pilot study, many teachers and school administrators reported that the possibility of being sued or accused of abuse is ever present in their minds. Avoiding suits and fulfilling due process requirements is a time-consuming part of a principal or superintendent's job and many feel the requirements give unreasonable people a chance to get their way. Yet many educators say protecting children from abuse is a higher priority than reducing the threat of litigation.