Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of PreK-12 Students by School Personnel |
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Authors: | Billie-Jo Grant Charol Shakeshaft Jessica Mueller |
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Institution: | 1. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USAbgrant02@calpoly.edu;3. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA;4. San Diego State University, San Diego, USA |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe abuse of students by PreK-12 school personnel continues to be a multifaceted issue that affects students, staff, parents, and communities at an alarming rate. This two-part special issue builds on the dated and limited literature in this topic area and includes qualitative and quantitative research on prevalence, victim and offender characteristics, barriers to prevention, and frameworks and standards for prevention. Together these articles highlight the need for systematic data collection, policy implementation, accountability, and training and awareness. The findings from these articles provide specific practices that schools can adopt and follow to prevent school employee sexual misconduct. |
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Keywords: | School employee sexual misconduct sexual abuse school personnel student safety prevention education educator sexual misconduct |
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