Sexual Exploitation in Schools

How to Spot It and Stop It
Robert J. Shoop - Kansas State University, USA
Sexual Exploitation in Schools
November 2003 | 160 pages | Corwin
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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

Acknowledgements

About the Author

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 A. Steps to Follow in Developing a Sexual Exploitation Prevention Program

Appendix B. Model Sexual Exploitation Prevention Policy

Appendix B. Model Sexual Exploitation Prevention Policy

Appendix C. Resources for Educators and Parents

Appendix C. Resources for Educators and Parents

Appendix D. Sexual Harassment and Exploitation Prevention Assessment

Appendix D. Sexual Harassment and Exploitation Prevention Assessment

Glossary

Glossary

References

References

Index

Index

Description

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

Acknowledgements

About the Author

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 A. Steps to Follow in Developing a Sexual Exploitation Prevention Program

Appendix B. Model Sexual Exploitation Prevention Policy

Appendix B. Model Sexual Exploitation Prevention Policy

Appendix C. Resources for Educators and Parents

Appendix C. Resources for Educators and Parents

Appendix D. Sexual Harassment and Exploitation Prevention Assessment

Appendix D. Sexual Harassment and Exploitation Prevention Assessment

Glossary

Glossary

References

References

Index

Index

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Sexual Exploitation in Schools

How to Spot It and Stop It


November 2003 | 160 pages | Corwin

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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.

Table Of 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

Recent Product Reviews:

"Although this book should not be misconstrued as the equivalent of a licensed attorney, it is an excellent resource that school administrators and teachers can use to address sexual exploitation in schools as they navigate their way through the current educational milieu."
NASSP Bulletin, December 2006
"Wonderfully written, comprehensive, and helpful to parents, educators, and students. This book will make a great contribution to educational practice."
Charol Shakeshaft, Professor, Foundations, Leadership and Policy Studies, Hofstra University
"Dr. Shoop has meticulously examined every facet of sexual exploitation in schools. His recommendations on how to spot it and stop it are vital to protecting students and the dignity of the profession."
Terri Miller, President, Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct and Exploitation, Inc.
"The value of Shoop’s guide lies in its analysis of the consequences of sexual exploitation and the legal context of exploitation."
Publishers Weekly, December 2003

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