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Learn how to identify and prevent sexual exploitation of students in your school!
Though most schools are safe environments for students, research shows that sexual abuse of children at all levels is on the rise. Recent media attention has captured the public's growing concern about the number of cases involving boys molested by adult females. Nationally recognized risk management expert and author Robert J. Shoop has been quoted in USA Today (November 30, 2005), noting that "In the past 18 months, at least 25 cases nationwide involved female teachers molesting students." He has also addressed the topic of sexual exploitation as a guest on CNN, The Today Show, ABC's 20/20, ESPN's Outside the Lines, and other independent television talk shows.
In this book, Shoop identifies the early warning signs of sexual abuse in schools. Based on interviews, newspaper reports, journal articles, court records, and personal experiences gained from 25 years of consulting with school districts in the areas of harassment, abuse, risk management and negligence, this book demonstrates the critical need to implement strategies so students are protected while also learning how to protect themselves.
Shoop's two-fold objectives are:
How to spot sexual exploitation and what early warning signs to look for
How to stop sexual exploitation—actions that schools and parents can take to prevent sexual abuse, and how to respond promptly and appropriately if it occurs
Sexual Exploitation in Schools prepares educators to manage one of the most difficult and troubling issues in our public and private schools. Explanations are provided concerning the legal context, consequences and pathology of sexual exploitation, district and employee rights, conducting an investigation, and steps educators and parents can take so that students will be safe in their learning environment, leading to a successful and healthy future.
prepares educators to manage one of the most difficult and troubling issues in our public and private schools. Explanations are provided concerning the legal context, consequences and pathology of sexual exploitation, district and employee rights, conducting an investigation, and steps educators and parents can take so that students will be safe in their learning environment, leading to a successful and healthy future.
Contents
Preface
Purpose of This Book
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
Position of Trust
Definition of Terms
Modalities of Exploitation
1. Sexual Exploitation
Forms of Sexual Exploitation
Sexual Harassment
Exploitation of Former Students and Nonstudents
Sexual Assault
Pedophilia
Child Molestation
You Be the Judge: Chapter 1 Scenario
2. Environmental Context of Sexual Exploitation
Trust and Vulnerability
Sexual Exploitation of Persons With Disabilities
Predictable Pattern of Abuse
Continuum of Exploitation
Appropriate Boundaries
Consent
Sexual Exploitation in Sports
You Be the Judge: Chapter 2 Scenario
3. Consequences of Sexual Exploitation
Consequences for the Child
Consequences for Families
Evidence of Abuse
Consequences for the Accused
You Be the Judge: Chapter 3 Scenario
4. Legal Context of Sexual Exploitation
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment Act
Public Notification
Reporting to a Child Protection Agency
Investigation by the Child Protection Agency
Title IX Liability
Negligent Referral
Statutes of Limitation
Recidivism
Recovered Memories
The Delayed Discovery Doctrine
Discriminatory Enforcement
You Be the Judge: Chapter 4 Scenario
5. Standard of Care for a Safe School
Duty To Protect
Standard of Care for Principals
Standard of Care for School Employees
Risk Management
You Be the Judge: Chapter 5 Scenario
6. Pathology of a Sexual Exploiter
Why Would an Adult Exploit a Child?
Misconceptions About Child Abusers
You Be the Judge: Chapter 6 Scenario
7. District and Employee Rights and Responsibilities
District Rights and Responsibilities
Educator Rights and Responsibilities
Defenses That Have Been Successful
Defenses That Have Not Been Successful
The Aftermath of a Proven Allegation
You Be the Judge: Chapter 7 Scenario
8. Conducting an Investigation
When Should an Investigation Be Initiated?
Conducting the Investigation
Actions to Protect Educators
You Be the Judge: Chapter 8 Scenario
9. Action Steps
Action Steps for School Districts
Action Steps for Principals
Action Steps for Educators
Postscript
Appendix A. Steps to Follow in Developing a Sexual Exploitation Prevention Program
Appendix B. Model Sexual Exploitation Prevention Policy
Appendix C. Resources for Educators and Parents
Appendix D. Sexual Harassment and Exploitation Prevention Assessment
Glossary
References
Index
