There is very little information here so don’t rush to judgement.
The audio “may be disturbing to some”. Working with a special needs child in not easy.
Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney Catie Wilkes Delligatti along with investigators reviewed the eight hour audio recording, and said while they can’t prove that any abuse or neglect occurred that created a risk of death or bodily injury, she is “not in any way condoning the verbal treatment of your children by the individuals in their classroom.” She adds, West Virginia law states that verbal abuse of children is not a criminal act.
Most of what I hear was just talking to child to engage the child. but take the time to listen before deciding.
I will add that there is a possibility the abuse occurred at home and this is an effort to distract and get some money. Wait for the information before judging.
I state the above because I am aware of the lying that goes on in these situations...……………………………………….
So, does backhanding a child engage them? Is that an appropriate avenue of engagement, for any child, in your opinion?
While there may not have been bodily harm, telling this poor child that she should be backhanded across her teeth does not sound like a very good way to engage a child. Horrible teacher and rotten human being in my opinion.