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Shakeshaft, Charol; Cohan, Audrey – Phi Delta Kappan, 1995
Presents findings from a 4-year study of 225 cases involving students' sexual abuse by teachers or other professional staff, based on interviews with superintendents, school attorneys, parents, and teachers. Although 39% of accused teachers left the district and 15% were terminated, few lost teaching licenses. Districts need firm policies, staff…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility, Professional Personnel
