There is little accountability for teachers and staff members who prey on students.
after sexual abuse allegations were disclosed earlier this month. The local police department is investigating allegations of a decadelong inappropriate relationship with a former student.while she was a student. The victim stated, “I was feeling very insecure, very vulnerable, very lonely. And he was, he was a teacher who just made me feel seen and special.”
The 2023 OIG report paints a graphic picture of abuse through text messages, images and other evidence of abusive employees of public and charter schools. There must be a zero tolerance policy for those who abuse children, and justice must be swift. • Gov. J.B. Pritzker should request an audit of DCFS regarding the number of unfounded cases related to sexual misconduct of minors in public and charter schools.
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