Preservice Educators' Attitudes, Feelings, and Beliefs About the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Preservice Educators' Attitudes, Feelings, and Beliefs About the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

By Marilyn S. Massey, EdD, CHES

Child abuse and neglect is a public health dilemma, and teachers play a key role in prevention. This study examined preservice educators' attitudes, feelings, and beliefs regarding the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Results indicate areas of need for future educators in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.