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New AERA SIG
Dear Colleagues,
Although there is a growing acknowledgement that children are at risk for
various forms of maltreatment (including physical abuse, sexual abuse,
emotional abuse, and neglect), greater attention needs to be directed toward
the role of educators in addressing victimized children and creating school
environments that are protective and responsive. This may be accomplished
through the training of educators and the creation of educational settings
that champion the rights of children to be treated as persons with dignity.
In order to promote research into the evolving area of child maltreatment
and the promotion of children's rights, we are proposing the formation of an
American Educational Research Association (AERA) Special Interest Group
(SIG) entitled Research in Global Child Advocacy. This SIG will focus on
research that examines efforts to protect children and addresses individual
characteristics, systemic barriers, cultural beliefs, and societal trends
that may contribute to abusive practices. The process of forming a SIG
requires active AERA members to indicate their interest by emailing their
name and address to berson@tempest.coedu.usf.edu. In addition to an active
association in AERA (http://aera.net), SIG members will be assessed annual
dues of $2.00 to cover expenses such as newsletters, postage, and operating
expenses. To aid us in reaching as many potential, interested members,
please forward this Email to other colleagues.
Sincerely,
Michael and Ilene Berson
Michael J. Berson, Ph.D.
Department of Secondary Education
College of Education
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, EDU 208B
Tampa, Florida 33620-5650
Email: berson@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
Phone: (813) 974-7917
Fax: (813) 974-3837
Ilene R. Berson, Ph.D.
Department of Child and Family Studies
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 2415
Tampa, FL 33612-3899
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Dear Colleagues,<BR>
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Although there is a growing acknowledgement that children are at risk for various forms of maltreatment (including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect), greater attention needs to be directed toward the role of educators in addressing victimized children and creating school environments that are protective and responsive. This may be accomplished through the training of educators and the creation of educational settings that champion the rights of children to be treated as persons with dignity. In order to promote research into the evolving area of child maltreatment and the promotion of children's rights, we are proposing the formation of an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Special Interest Group (SIG) entitled Research in Global Child Advocacy. This SIG will focus on research that examines efforts to protect children and addresses individual characteristics, systemic barriers, cultural beliefs, and societal trends that may contribute to abusive practices. The process of forming a SIG requires active AERA members to indicate their interest by emailing their name and address to <FONT COLOR="#000000"><U>berson@tempest.coedu.usf.edu</U></FONT>. In addition to an active association in AERA (<FONT COLOR="#000000"><U>http://aera.net</U></FONT>), SIG members will be assessed annual dues of $2.00 to cover expenses such as newsletters, postage, and operating expenses. To aid us in reaching as many potential, interested members, please forward this Email to other colleagues.<BR>
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Sincerely,<BR>
Michael and Ilene Berson<BR>
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Michael J. Berson, Ph.D.<BR>
Department of Secondary Education<BR>
College of Education<BR>
University of South Florida<BR>
4202 East Fowler Avenue, EDU 208B<BR>
Tampa, Florida 33620-5650<BR>
Email: berson@tempest.coedu.usf.edu<BR>
Phone: (813) 974-7917<BR>
Fax: (813) 974-3837<BR>
<BR>
Ilene R. Berson, Ph.D.<BR>
Department of Child and Family Studies<BR>
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute<BR>
University of South Florida<BR>
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 2415<BR>
Tampa, FL 33612-3899<BR>
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