Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Social Work Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 66-69)

ABSTRACT
When children are abused or neglected, it causes a severe problem in terms of both the
general public's health and the stability of society as a whole. Because of this, there is
a risk that the mental health, academic performance, and interpersonal bonds of a kid
will all suffer as a result of this. The study is aimed at recognizing child abuse in the
Classroom in relation to Social Work/Social Workers. Descriptive research survey was
adopted for the study with snowball sampling technique utilized. 200 teachers’ of
grade JSS1 to SSS3 in Lagos state served as the population of the study and
questionnaire was used as the instrument for the data collection. Multiple logistic
regression is the kind of statistical analysis that was used in the study (MLR). The
study found a high degree of familiarity with reporting child abuse or neglect, there
have been 60 percent or more reports of abuse, according to the figures. The study
however recommended that school districts and child welfare organizations should
work together to develop and provide trainings that will assist with the reporting of
child abuse.
Keywords: Child abuse, physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse,
sexual assault, mandatory reporter training, reporting child abuse, early
childhood education, childhood development, early childhood education,
knowledge of child abuse and neglect reporting.