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How concern would you be if a child makes threatening statements about hurting himself? I need input and perspective.
TeachinNC I would go to the guidance counselor, let the principal know, etc. and document everything.

On 3/19/09, FMT wrote: > How concern would you be if a child makes threatening > statements about hurting himself? I need input and > perspective.
Mar 19, 2009
FMT This is exactly what I did. I don't think the mom was real happy with me. But I felt it was the right thing to do even if it in my opinion I felt like it was not what any of the parties involved wanted to face. I like to get other teachers' perspective .

On 3/19/09, TeachinNC wrote: > I would go to the guidance counselor, let the princ...See More
Mar 19, 2009
Gracie On 3/19/09, FMT wrote: > How concern would you be if a child makes threatening > statements about hurting himself? I need input and > perspective.

The other two responders were absolutely correct. Document it and keep a copy for your records. Give a copy to the principal and the counselor if you have one. Something like this can b...See More
Mar 19, 2009
Bev It is your legal responsibility to report this either to your school's team that should be in place to deal with these things or to social services if no team like that is available. We have a team called SIT...Suicide Intervention Team. This team responds to any situations that where a child states that they want to hurt themselves. It can be a se...See More
Mar 20, 2009
Leah For a related short summary of a related article, click below
Mar 21, 2009


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