Abstract
Purpose This study aimed to investigate how Yogo teachers perceive their roles in providing support to families in child abuse cases and what future forms of family support should be provided in cases of child abuse. Method Interviews were conducted with 11 Yogo teachers employed at public elementary schools in Prefecture A from June to August 2011, and a qualitative inductive analysis of the interview data was conducted. Results Roles perceived by Yogo teachers for providing support to families in child abuse cases were categorized into the following six categories: working to enhance preventive education. creating an environment conducive to consultation. out-ofschool connections and continuous support. early detection of abuse and addressing it. reducing the burden on guardians. and building trust relationships with guardians. Yogo teachers perceived their roles to include prevention, early detection, and ongoing work to address of child abuse, such as providing child-rearing support to reduce the parenting burden on guardians. Conclusion Pressing topics for the future include improving training programs and constructing community support and social support systems for helping Yogo teachers take appropriate preventive measures against child abuse. In light of these study results, further accumulation of research results through expansion of the surveyed population is needed.
