Connecticut has long had strict laws with regard to the reporting of potential child abuse or neglect. Mandated reporters are required to report to the
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Names Can Hurt: Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms Placement of Teacher on DCF Abuse Registry For Calling Student Names
By Linda L. Yoder on
Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Students
The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a decision placing a public school teacher on the Department of Children and Families abuse registry based on an administrative…
GAO Released Report on Selected Cases of Public and Private Schools’ Hiring of Individuals with Histories of Sexual Misconduct
On December 8, 2010, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its report: “Selected Cases of Public and Private Schools that Hired or Retained Individuals with…
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Attorney General and Office of the Child Advocate Issue Report on School Districts and DCF Reports
By Shipman & Goodwin LLP on
Recently the Connecticut Attorney General and Office of the Child Advocate released a report entitled, “Protecting our Children: Improving Protections for Children when Allegations are…
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Attorney Interviews of School Employees Protected by Privilege
A federal appeals court recently held that the interview notes of attorneys hired by a public school to investigate allegations of suspected sexual abuse of…
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Survey Concerning Children’s Exposure to Violence Released
By Anne H. Littlefield on
Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Responsibilities
In October 2009, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (“OJJDP”), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, released the results of the…
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