Scars found?

Question

If a teacher sees scars on a student's arm, what will or what will they usually do? Not really immense scars, but still scars?

I don't think this girl was playing rough since she is 16. She looks like she is withdrawn sometimes, so it could be abuse or self injury?

Answer 1

I used to have a lot of scars from playing a bit rough.

Ask the child how the scars got there. If you suspect abuse, report it.

Answer 2

My son got a scar on his hand when he was three and the very last week of kindergarten (he was six) he was sent to the nurse, I got a note that said I should contact the school about the scar.

It varies with every school and thank goodness they are looking-out for our kids but some people are paranoid and see child abusers around every corner. Be prepared to tell them how the scars got there -- tell the truth because they have lie radars and can spot a lie a mile away from a lot of training and experience.

My son told his teacher how he got the scar and it took her all year to notice a three year old scar -- puzzling, but at least she was paying attention (a bit).
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I would pull the girl aside and try to build a relationship with her and work up to asking her about the scars. You'll be able to tell from her response what you should do next. Just know that once you make an accusation or alert the authorities the next answer is right; it can have tremendously negative ramifications in many directions. That's why I suggest befriending the student and trying to get a better understanding of the issue.

Next I would call the parents and discuss it with them. This is a warning to an abusive parent that you are watching their child and a kind gesture to a non-abusive parent.

After that, see what happens and do what you think is best. If the child switches schools or is absent, call the home and find-out what is going on -- this is still not an admission of guilt so you have to be very cautious whatever you do.

Be careful about who you discuss this with at work as people have a tendency to take matters into their own hands. Stick to psychologists, research, your own instincts and ask again here in a different way -- I thought you were a parent with the way you worded your question. Perhaps: "How do you know if a child is being abused?" will get more responses. You can always add more detail to the question....

Just prayed for you and the child. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes!!

Answer 3

If there is scar on a student'a arm, the first thing teacher have to do is asked the student where or how did they get the scars. This will establish the fact if the student being abused or ill treated. If the student is really being abused or ill treated, then the teacher should report it to the police for further action. Sometimes the scar is inflicted by the student themselves to gain attraction so be careful in asking this sort of question.

Answer 4

Observe over the following days if there are any other new scars or other signs of physical abuse- ask her in a delicate way how she got them and see how she responds. If you do strongly suspect something have a meeting with the headmistress to discuss it and possibly arrange a meeting with the parent just to see what the parent is like at first. Also, perhaps you could keep an eye on her during break without being noticed if possible to see if she is being bullied by anyone at school .

Answer 5

Usually those scars on her arms are from self abuse ..(or abused) and the teacher usually does report it to the school officials.

If this person is a friend of yours, I do hope you are a listening ear, because scars like this are usually inflicted to cover up the pain inside she is experiencing and to feel physical pain instead of the emotional pain seems to be the lesser of the two evils.

I wish the best for your friend, and I will say a prayer for her.

Answer 6

Report this to the school nurse and to the appropriate counselor for that student. You also may consider giving a copy to the principal. Depending on the laws of your jurisdiction, you may have a legal obligation to report suspected abuse so I would do it in writing and keep a copy.

Answer 7

don't jump to conclusions, children get hurt all the time, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's child abuse.

If you reported it and it WASNT child abuse, that could potentially ruin a family's life. If you reported it and it WAS child abuse, the system may not catch it, and the abusers will likely take it out on the child.

Answer 8

I doubt a teacher will ask you personally why you have those scars... that's just rude. I have a scar on my arm from this girl who scratched me. We were friends and she just scratched me for fun but then it ended up bad and it's big. My teacher knows but he's on HER side...

Answer 9

Report child abuse.