Teachers are in a very vulnerable position in today's classrooms. Never let yourself be put in a position where an angry parent or child can set you up for false allegations. And by all means, NEVER put your hands on a child.
Classroom and work procedures to guard against allegations in dealing with foster and all children on a daily basis
1. Join a professional group that has good liability insurance. (This is a must for every teacher in today's societal atmosphere.)
2. Communicate with other teachers and administrators. (Teachers have long been accused of
3. Know the children's background. (This is difficult with today's confidentiality laws, but gain as much information as you can.)
4. Do not touch any child, especially foster children. (Persons have been prosecuted simply for giving children caring hugs.)
5. Do not be alone with a child, especially foster children, and especially of the opposite sex.
6. If allegations are made against you, even if it is a
7. Never let a person from CPS or a Law Enforcement Officer interview you unless you have YOUR attorney present.
