"When a Child Discloses Sexual Abuse": Childhood Education Article Named Finalist for Distinguished Achievement Award.In April, the Childhood Education article "When a Child Discloses Sexual Abuse: Immediate and Appropriate Teacher Responses" was selected as a finalist for one of the industry's most prestigious awards--the Association of Educational Publishers' 2001 Distinguished Achievement Award. The article, written by J. Sue Austin, and published in the Fall 2000 issue of ACEI's journal, is a finalist in the Feature Article category. "We are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to have been selected by EdPress as a finalist for this award," said Gerald Odland, Executive Director of ACEI ACEI Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor ACEI Association for Childhood Education International ACEI Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland . "Sue Austin's insightful article on child sexual abuse Child sexual abuse is an umbrella term describing criminal and civil offenses in which an adult engages in sexual activity with a minor or exploits a minor for the purpose of sexual gratification. reflects the ever-changing roles teachers must fill, and illustrates their impact on our children's lives." J. Sue Austin is Associate Professor, Counselor Education, at Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana University is a state-funded public university that is located in the city of Hammond, Louisiana. It was originally founded in 1925 by Linus A. Sims, the principal of Hammond High School, as Hammond Junior College, located in a wing of the high school . In "When a Child Discloses Sexual Abuse," she notes that teachers are often the first to learn about abuse, because children frequently perceive their teachers to be a safe haven 1. Designated area(s) to which noncombatants of the United States Government's responsibility and commercial vehicles and materiel may be evacuated during a domestic or other valid emergency. 2. for disclosure. "Teachers are in an ideal position to protect children from abuse," Austin says. "It is crucial that educators know the appropriate way to respond to these disclosures and to reduce the trauma suffered by these victims." This is the third time that a Childhood Education article has been named a finalist for the Distinguished Achievement Award. Twice before, in 1992 and 2000, the honored articles went on to win the category. The rigorous selection process makes being a finalist a noteworthy honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. . Two judging panels were drawn from a national pool of writing, publishing, and design experts. No more than four finalists were selected in each category; in a few categories, no finalists were selected. The Association of Educational Publishers' 2001 Distinguished Achievement Awards will be presented Friday, June 8, 2001, at a banquet A banquet is a large public meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose, such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration. Sometimes a banquet consists of only desserts, but it is advisable to include main courses as well. to be held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. |
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