Pennsylvania, Institutional Sexual Assault, and Teacher "Impropriety"
Recently, a report was issued that the number of claims of inappropriate relationships, sexual abuse and misconduct filed against teachers in Pennsylvania is 2nd in the United States only to Texas. This report supports the idea that abusers/rapists/sexual predators, whatever you want to call them, are not the scary guy who is already listed on Megan's Law. They can be coaches, pillars of the community, or teachers. Just because someone's criminal background check comes back clean does not mean s/he is not a predator. It is important to have conversations with children and young adults about their bodies and boundaries. Transitions is thankful to be able to provide educational programs in many local school districts to help children and teens navigate these issues and to feel safe disclosing abuse. The high number of reports made could be attributed to the increase in students feeling comfortable enough to report,which is a good thin...