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Sexual Exploitation in Schools

How to Spot It and Stop It

By: Robert J. Shoop

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 is on the rise. In his new book, nationally recognized risk management expert and author Robert J. 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

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Product Details

Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9780761938453
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2003
Page Count: 160
Publication date: November 26, 2003

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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.

Key features

Pedagogy includes:

Assortment of lists and inventories, procedures, protocols
Bibliography
Several resources including "Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse Prevention Checklist" with scoring guides

Author(s)

Robert J. Shoop

Dr. Robert J. Shoop is Professor of Education Law and Senior Scholar in the Leadership Studies Program at Kansas State University. He has served as a teacher, community education director, and principal, and he was the Ohio State Evaluator of Student Rights and Responsibilities. He is the author or coauthor of more than one hundred journal articles, fifteen books, and several monographs and book chapters on various legal issues. His most recent books are Virtuous Leadership (2004); Sexual Exploitation of Students: How to Spot it and Stop It (2003); Leadership Lessons from Bill Snyder (1998); Sexual Harassment Prevention (1997); Sexual Harassment on Campus: A Guide for Administrators, Faculty Members, and Students (1996, co-edited with Dr. Bernice Sandler); and How to Stop Sexual Harassment in Our Schools (1994).

He is also the co-producer of a number of video programs on eliminating sexual harassment. These productions have received national and international recognition, including First Place Award, 1996 National Council of Family Relations Annual Media Competition; 1996 Gold Award of Merit, Houston Film Festival; and 1995 Golden Camera Award, International Film and Video Festival. Dr. Shoop is the 1996 recipient of the Michael C. Holen Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, a past recipient of Kansas State University’s Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Educational Law Association. He has consulted with national associations, community colleges, universities, government agencies, and businesses and educational organizations throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Dr. Shoop is a nationally recognized expert in the area of school law, with a focus on sexual harassment and abuse prevention and risk management. He has appeared as a guest on CNN, The Today Show with both Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, ABC’s 20/20, MSNBC with Lester Holt, CNN, Day and Date, The Jim Bohannon Show, The Oliver North Show, The Mark Furman Show, The Mark Walberg Show, and Outside the Lines with Bob Ley.

This is the seventh law-related book written by the team of Shoop and Dunklee. Their other books are School Law for the Principal (1992); A Primer for School Risk Management (1993); The Legal Manual for Programming Professionals (1994); The Principal’s Quick-Reference Guide to School Law (2002); and Anatomy of a Lawsuit: What Every Education Leader Should Know About Legal Actions (2005).

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

Reviews

"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

"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

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