Reports and Research
Department of Justice School Safety Study, September 2017
U.S. Department of Education, March 2017
GAO-14-42: Published: Jan 27, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 30, 2014.
Federal Agencies Can Better Support State Efforts to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse by School Personnel
Jan 30, 2014
Audio interview by GAO staff with Kay Brown, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security
GAO-11-200: Published: Dec 8, 2010. Publicly Released: Dec 16, 2010.
Educator Sexual Misconduct: A Synthesis of Existing Literature (2004)
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Education Office of the Under Secretary
Policy and Program Studies Service
By Charol Shakeshaft
Hofstra University and Interactive, Inc. Huntington, N.Y.
Sexual Harassment: It's Not Academic
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
CEPI Education Law Newsletter-TEACHER DISMISSAL FOR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
AAUW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT TASK FORCE
International law establishes that every person, including youth, has the right to protection from physical and mental violence, the right to freedom from discrimination, the right to an education, and the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.
Related Organizations
American Association of University Women,
promoting education and equity for women and girls.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
A national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention identification, mandatory reporting statutes and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Committee for the Safety of Foreign Exchange Students
CSFES raises public awareness and provides education related to the safety of exchange students to prospective and current exchange students, natural parents and school administrators, with a specific focus on educating exchange organizations and government agencies to ensure the protection of exchange students around the world.
Gift From Within, an international nonprofit organization is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Educational materials include videotapes, books and articles for clinicians, teachers, mental heath workers, EMS, nurses, doctors, and those experiencing PTSD.
We are committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.
National Association State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification: State Department of Education contact information, Professional Practices Institute updates.
National Organization of Victim Advocacy
Services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere
National Center for Victims of Crime
One of the most comprehensive sites for victim information on the web.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Provides resources on an array of sexual violence issues and links to state coalitions against sexual assault.
New York State Child Advocacy & Consultation Resource Center
Excellent links to national resources for child sexual abuse.
News, resources, references, statutes of limitations and links for sexual abuse victims and the lawyers representing them.
The National Crime Victims Bar Association
Helping victims pursue civil justice.
U.S Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
Products,Publications, Title IX, File a Complaint
What Survivors Need From Loved Ones
Providing Hope, information and support for survivors of sexual abuse, for their friends and for their families.
advancing the lives of girls and women through sport and physical activity.
Precedent Civil Cases
Randi W. vs Muroc Joint Unified School District, et al
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA
In this case, we must decide under what circumstances courts may impose tort liability on employers who fail to use reasonable care in recommending former employees for employment without disclosing material information bearing on their fitness.
John Doe vs Porter Gaud: A sad commentary about Charleston S.C. area schools
Plaintiff's attorney brief: Click here to view
Defendant's attorney brief: Passing the Trash John Doe vs Porter Gaud
IL high court OKs suit on Unit 5's inaction on abuse | WGLT
A ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court today says the Unit Five school district, which fired a teacher over allegations of sexual misconduct, had a duty to warn another district where the teacher later found work.
www.childmolestationvictim.com
Training
McGrath Training Solutions provides legally based training for schools, businesses, and organizations and thoroughly addresses Title VI (discrimination based on race, color, and national origin), Title VII (sexual harassment in employment) and Title IX (discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in education), in addition to intake and investigation of bullying concerns. Their trainings go beyond compliance and provides the “how” of reporting including example cases, forms, and checklists. The system is consistent and easy-to-use and when implemented correctly will shift the culture around sexual harassment and misconduct and encourage reporting. Trainings are available for administrators, school staff, students and parents.
Founder: Mary Jo McGrath, Attorney at Law, S.E.S.A.M.E. Board of Advisors
Safe Schools Training (Also available in Spanish)
Sexual Misconduct: Staff-to-Student
Author: Robert J. Shoop, educational law expert, S.E.S.A.M.E. Board of Advisors
"We partner with educational institutions to help them promote a healthy learning environment for students and those who serve them. Through organization-wide training, and face-to-face consultation, we foster coordinated communication among stakeholder groups to deepen their understanding of boundary violations, the value of risk prevention, resilience, and healthy interactions.”
Glenn Scott Lipson, Ph.D, A.B.P.P. , Founder and CEO, S.E.S.A.M.E. Board of Advisors
KidSafe provides primary prevention education to educators, parents and children, grades K through 5. The adult education is provided via eLearn trainings, live online trainings as well as in-person. KidSafe’s Stay KidSafe! curriculum is available to educators and school districts nationwide for Personal Safety education, meeting various national and state mandates for child sexual abuse prevention education. www.kidsafefoundation.org/training/