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Murphey, David; Redd, Zakia; Moodie, Shannon; Knewstub, Dylan; Humble, Jill; Bell, Kelly; Cooper, Mae – Child Trends, 2012
The National Capital Region (NCR) is home to more than one-and-a-half million children and youth (ages birth through 24 years). Although the NCR is known as a place with a highly transient population, if history is any guide, many of these young people will remain in this region and fundamentally shape the quality of life--not only for themselves,…
Descriptors: Well Being, Cultural Differences, Family Life, Young Adults
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Roberto, Karen A.; Teaster, Pamela B.; Nikzad, Katherina A. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2007
During a 4-year period, aggregated data from Adult Protective Services case files in Virginia revealed 17 cases of sexually abused young, middle-age, and old men. The most common types of sexual abuse across age groups involved instances of sexualized kissing and fondling and unwelcome sexual interest in the individual men's bodies. The majority…
Descriptors: Investigations, Males, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse
Graves, Bill – School Administrator, 1994
Amid growing legal liability concerns, school districts are experiencing an upsurge in sexual abuse complaints against educators. Cases leading to teacher convictions in several states are summarized. Sidebars investigate why certain districts face multiple allegations and report on necessary actions for unprosecutable offenses, teacher defenses…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility