Domestic Violence by https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f Ethical and Legal en-us 2020-09-25 02:31:38 UTC 2026-03-13 05:06:24 UTC hello@padlet.com #1 Professional Perspective rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778170812 The padlet is designed to help school counselors, administrators, and faculty in Texas take preventative measures and implement interventions in order to help students who are facing issues relating to domestic violence.
Merriam-Webster (2020) defines domestic violence as “violent or abusive behavior directed by one family or household member against another.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (n.d.) notes that domestic violence includes “physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person” (p. 2). It is important that school counselors work to enable all staff to recognize signs of domestic violence and are equipped to offer effective support for students facing this issue. The reasoning of choosing this topic is to learn the legality and process of how to best support students who are facing the issue domestic violence.  The U.S. Department of Justice, (2011)  in Chapter 4 provides the “framework for developing school policies to address domestic violence". 

Reference
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2018). Definitions of domestic violence. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (n.d.).  Definitions of domestic violence.  Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/defdomvio.pdf]]> 2020-09-25 02:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778170812 #2 Interview rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778172418 1) The information is base on the interview on Robin Summers.  Mrs. Summers stressed the important of the role of a school counselors. One of the many duties of a school counselor is to bring awareness to all staff to recognize signs of domestic violence. Also, to insure the counseling program is equipped to offer effective support for students facing this issue.
2) The following are three best practice of domestic violence staff training, Crisis Intervention Plan, and reporting risk behaviors. Each school district is required to implement yearly staff training. The school principal, guidance counselor, social worker, and other relevant personnel who comprise the Crisis Intervention Team should meet over the summer in order to draft and agree upon an Intervention Plan Procedure, which should be reviewed and revised annually. Staff should be trained to notice sign of at risk behaviors and know the reporting process. 
3) Mrs. Summers reported the increase numbers of mental health issue at her district. Mrs. Summers explains how her role as a counselor has shift to support students through a Multi- Tier Support System. The Multi-Tier Support System provides the following social, emotional, community, behavioral, and mental health.
4) Robin Summers, High School Counselor, Caddo Mills ISD

Reference 
Summer, R. (2020, September 20).     [personal interview with R. Hall]
]]> 2020-09-25 02:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778172418 #3 Professional Association rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778173168 The following are implementation resources with the link. These resources provide training for staff and students. They include policy, lesson plans, article, hotline number, and  information.
Staff Training:
Sample Policy Creation Guidelines:
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/defdomvio.pdf 
External Training  Programs:
  • National Center on Domestic and  Sexual Violence: http://www.ncdsv.org/ncd_upcomingtrainings.html
Student Training:
  • Jr. High Sample Curriculum: http://www.sdcda.org/office/girlsonlytoolkit/toolkit/got-06-violence.pdf
  • High School Sample Curriculum: https://research.library.gsu.edu/c.php?g=115814&p=752339 
External Trainer Program Example:
  • Crisis Center of West Texas:  https://ccwtx.org/prevention-education-training/

Reference
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2018). Definitions of domestic violence. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau

Crisis Center of West Texas. (2020). Domestic and sexual violence. Retrieved from https://ccwtx.org/

Georgia State University (2020). Domestic violence curriculum: Lesson plan: Day 1. University library. Retrieved from https://research.library.gsu.edu/c.php?g=115814&p=752339

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence. (2020). Upcoming trainings, webinars and events around the country Retrieved from http://www.ncdsv.org/ncd_upcomingtrainings.html#top


]]> 2020-09-25 02:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778173168 #4 News Article rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778176080 The articles provides key topics relating to the impact of domestic violence in the child welfare system. The article is written for the audience of educational professionals, social workers, immigrants, court professional, and advocates to bring awareness of the issue immigrant families with children in the welfare system who are affected by domestic violence. 

Reference
Ranasinghe, K. (2019). The impact of domestic violence in the child welfare system; Key points for court professionals and advocates.  Retrieved from: https://www.rcdvcpc.org/resources/resource-library/resource/the-impact-of-domestic-violence-in-the-child-welfare-system-key-points-for-court-professionals-and-a.html]]> 2020-09-25 02:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778176080 #5 News Article rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778179864 The article discuss the emotional and physical effect on children caused by domestic violence. Also, the article describes the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The NCADV “collaborates with other national organizations to promote legislation and policies that serve and protect victims and survivors of domestic violence, and we work to change the narrative surrounding domestic violence”(National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2018a, para. 2)

Reference
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (2018). Domestic violence and children. Retrieved from https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2497/children_and_dv.pdf]]> 2020-09-25 02:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778179864 #6 Law: Texas Educational Code of Reporting rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778183106 Any school staff who suspects a child may be the victim of domestic abuse is required by law to report his/her suspicions. 
(Tex. Admin. Code § 61.1051(a)(1))

If a staff member suspects a child may be the victim of domestic abuse and fails to report his/her suspicions, he/she may face legal penalties
(Tex. Admin. Code  § 61.1051(a)(2)(A))

Any staff member reporting suspicions of child abuse or neglect in good faith is immune from any penalty
(Tex. Admin. Code  § 61.1051(a)(2)(C))

Reference
Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,   19 Tex. Admin. Code §61.1051(a)(1)

Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,   19 Tex. Admin. Code §61.1051(a)(2)(A)

Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,   19 Tex. Admin. Code §61.1051(a)(2)(C)
]]> 2020-09-25 02:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778183106 #8 Law: Corporal Punishment is not Domestic Violence rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778183997 The Texas Education Code § 37.0011 (a) (8) states the school board will determine and established the standards for student code of conduct and parents have the right to deny the school of the practice of corporal punishment on their child. 

Reference
Alternative Settings for Behavior Management, Texas Education Code Title 2 § 37.0011 (a) (8) (2013)]]> 2020-09-25 02:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778183997 #9 Law: Corporal Punishment is not Domestic Violence rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778184252 In the case of Ingraham verse Wright ruled that corporal punishment does not violate the eighth amendment of the student’s constitutional rights.
Justice Law, Ingraham v. Wright, 430 U.S. 651 (1977)

]]> 2020-09-25 02:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778184252 #7 Law: Corporal Punishment is not Domestic Violence rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778184673 The Texas Education Code §  37.0011(a) defines corporal punishment “means the deliberate infliction of physical pain by hitting, paddling, spanking, slapping, or any other physical force used as a means of discipline” (2013).

Reference
Alternative Settings for Behavior Management, Texas Education Code Title 2 § 37.0011 (a) (2013)]]> 2020-09-25 02:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778184673 #10 Local Administrative polices rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778185171 The following actions are reported by Mrs. Summers at Caddo Mills ISD. Any at-risk behavior or concerns should be reported to the counselor. The counselor will determine what course of action will take place with the student.  Potential courses of action include: 
Individual counseling
  • Healthy conflict resolution
Group counseling
  • Intervention prevention in at risk  behaviors
Crisis Team Intervention Plan
  • Contact the School Resource          Officer  to conduct a home               wellness check
  • File a CPS report 
(Summers, 2020)

Reference
Summer, R. (2020, September 20).     [personal interview with R. Hall]
]]> 2020-09-25 02:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778185171 #11 Ethical Principal rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778186823 The Texas Administrative Code outlines the requirements for a certified professional school counselor.
Section 239.15 of Standards ll of Learner-Centered Skills: The certified school counselor applies the knowledge base to promote the educational, personal, social, and career development of the learner as outlined in The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. The certified school counselor must: (3) counsel individuals and small groups using appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to students' needs (19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15).

Reference 
School Counselor Certificate Standards, 19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15]]> 2020-09-25 02:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778186823 #12 Non-Law Source rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778187748 Domestic violence has been estimated to effect 10 to 20 percent of children, and it is additionally estimated that in 30 to 60 percent of those families where domestic violence is present, there is another form of violence occurring (Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protective Custody).

Reference
Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protective Custody. (n.d.). Rates of child abuse and child exposure to domestic violence. Retrieved from https://www.rcdvcpc.org/rates-of-child-
Abuse-and-child-exposure-to-domestic-violence.html]]> 2020-09-25 02:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778187748 #13 Best Practices rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/1aqptkrjh4aihs4f/wish/778188988 A counselor must develop a   framework for developing school policies to address domestic violence. The following is an outlay of the Multi- Tier Support System:
Social Support:
  • Group Counseling
  • Classroom Guidance Lessons and  Follow-up
Emotional Support:
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
Community Mental Health:
  • Resource Referral
Behavioral Support: 
  • Individualized Counseling
  • Behavior Plan
Mental Health Support:
  • School Counselor 
  • Community Mental Health   

Reference
 U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (2011). Framework for developing school policies to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.  Retrieved from https://www.breakthecycle.org/sites/default/files/Policy%20Guide%20FINAL%20_0.pdf
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