A sample ofschool counselors (N = 263) in one Midwestern state completed questionnaires to share their child abuse reporting behaviors, influences with regard to making a decision to report, and perceived barriers to the reporting process. Participants indicated reporting the majority of suspected cases, and ele-mentary school counselors reported more cases than did high school counselors. Implications and recommendations are presented.
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