Sexual Exploitation in Schools

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