U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Role of Teachers in Reporting Child Abuse

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Role of Teachers in Reporting Child Abuse

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday waded with trepidation into the subject of educators' interactions with students about possible abuse at home, and whether a child's statement to a teacher may be used in a criminal case without the accused having a chance to cross-examine the child.

Teacher receives over a million dollars waiting on abuse case

Teacher receives over a million dollars waiting on abuse case

A total of 15 school teachers are on paid leave while under investigation for the alleged abuse and neglect of primary and secondary students in Ireland.

Teacher: 'I Don't Spank My Kids That Much'

Teacher: 'I Don't Spank My Kids That Much'

Union Man Says Abuse Charges Unwarranted

A Boone County teacher accused of child abuse said he struck his 5-year-old son with a belt because the boy had been disrespectful.

Note: This mandated reporter should know better.

What to Do If You Are Falsely Accused by a Student

By Jim S Dean

A lot of complaints and accusations are made each year against teachers, with over three-quarters of these being found to be false. Many of these allegations are a result of teachers simply breaking up fights or giving punishments to students for unac­ceptable behavior.

Teachers are particularly vulnerable to false accusations because of the varied nature of their jobs and the large numbers of young people they work with every day. Sadly, many students have no problem in making a false claim about a teacher they dislike.

Examples of serious allegations include:

• Accusing a teacher of any form of sexual abuse or improper contact with a student, or of making any sexual remarks, jokes or comments.

• Accusations of physical abuse or violence towards a student that cannot be justified as reasonable force.

• Racist or religious slurs, or any other offensive language or com­ments directed at a student.

• Allegations relating to a teacher's skills, competency and pro­fessional behavior (for example, being drunk or under the influ­ence of drugs).

Be aware: once a serious allegation has been made, it must be properly investigated. Teachers will be sus­pended while the investigation takes place. For many teachers, even if the allegation is proved to be com­pletely false, the fact that it has been made will taint their reputation. It is often assumed that the fact an accusation has been made is proof enough of a teacher's guilt.

Every effort should be made to preserve the teacher's anonymity while an allegation is being investigated. The media or local press should not be given any details until the case is fully resolved.

If you are the victim of a serious allegation, you should still expect the support and understanding of your work place. If the allegation is true it is better to admit to it straight away and seek legal advice rather than lie about it. Be honest about what has happened and accept full responsibility for your actions.

What to do if you are falsely accused

- Ensure you get some legal support right away.

- Contact your union or other similar group for advice.

- Search online for support groups who can help and support you.

- Gather as much evidence as you can to contest the allegation. Make a list of students, staff and other colleagues who may be able to act as witnesses for your defense.

- Although false allegations are very damaging to any teacher, don't lose heart. You don't have to give up on your career just because of one malicious claim.

Jim S. Dean is a stay at home father, freelance writer, and webmaster with an interest in a wide range of subjects. Visit his latest website Fighting Games Online.

Teachers cleared of sprinkling “holy water,” under criminal probe

Teachers cleared of sprinkling “holy water,” under criminal probe

chool district officials have cleared two teachers of spraying holy water onto an atheist colleague, but now the teachers face new, criminal allegations.

The criminal investigation centers on another complaint alleging that the teachers caused students “mental injury” by disparaging Haiti in a classroom.

Note: I repeat: "the teachers caused students “mental injury” by disparaging Haiti in a classroom."

They'll get over it.

SPECIAL REPORT: Who's Teaching Your Kids?

SPECIAL REPORT: Who's Teaching Your Kids?

Several Valley teachers have been in the headlines lately. They've been arrested and accused of committing serious crimes.

Note: From the same state who brought you this...

Police say Souhegan teacher stole student calculators, sold them on eBay

Police say Souhegan teacher stole student calculators, sold them on eBay

A 50-year-old Souhegan High School math teacher was arrested Tuesday and charged with stealing calculators from his students and selling them on eBay.

Two in three teachers accused of abuse are cleared

Two in three teachers accused of abuse are cleared

Note: Yup! And 2 out of 3 parents who are accused of abuse are fucked.

Two in three teachers accused of child abuse are cleared, a Daily Telegraph investigation has found, with only a handful among the many thousands of investigations leading to criminal convictions.

Charter school also blamed in beating

Charter school also blamed in beating

The science teacher allegedly caught on video kicking, slapping and dragging a 13-year-old student at Jamie's House Charter School apologized on Friday, while her attorney accused administrators of fostering an unsafe campus.

Former teacher accused of molestation is acquitted

Note: I strongly suggest that you pay careful attention to the issues raised in this video regarding child coaching. A practice that CPS commonly engages in.

Tonya Craft Verdict-Kindergarten Teacher found not guilty on all 22 counts of child molestation!

Tonya Craft Verdict-Kindergarten Teacher found not guilty on all 22 counts of child molestation!

The Verdict is finally out! Jury declared former kindergarten teacher Tonya Craft not guilty on 22 counts of child molestation according to NBC News. They posted a tweet on twitter this afternoon with the verdict. These three girls and their family have literally ruined this woman’s life. She has missed out on two whole years of seeing and raising her children because of there false accusations. Not to mention she lost her job as a teacher and now she has a mountain of legal bills equaling over $500,000 dollars. Her reputation will forever be haunted by what these three girls said she did to them. This is every parents nightmare—the possibility of being falsely accused of a crime and losing your children because of the accusations. Just the thought of what she has gone through in this case devastates me!

Note: Children never lie about these things, you know.

Special Needs Child Abuse Complaints Against School

Teacher Wonders if CPS Dropped the Ball with Dead Child

Teacher Wonders if CPS Dropped the Ball with Dead Child

A nine-year-old boy from the Montgomery County town of Magnolia is dead. Now, in a rare move, the state of Texas is stepping in by launching an internal and external review of Child Protective Services' involvement with the family.

Note: See? These idiots can't get it right either way.

Kindergarten Teacher Accused Of Hitting Kids

And she threatened to call the Department of Social Services if the parents complained too!



A Bishopville kindergarten teacher is facing 16 counts of unlawful conduct with a child.

Preschool Teacher Accused Of Sex Abuse

Note: Mandated reporters should know better.

A teacher at a Linn County school was arrested Tuesday on charges she shared an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old boy.

Ex-teacher of the year pleads guilty to child-porn charge

Ex-teacher of the year pleads guilty to child-porn charge

A former Orange County second-grade teacher who also served as a foster parent pleaded guilty to a federal child-pornography charge this morning.

Former SD educator charged with sexual abuse

Former SD educator charged with sexual abuse

A longtime educator from northwest South Dakota has been indicted on federal charges he sexually abused a girl in the 1990s on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.

Teacher’s Child Abuse Case Delayed After Arsonist Blows Up Home Of Witness

Teacher’s Child Abuse Case Delayed After Arsonist Blows Up Home Of Witness

The trial of an Atmore teacher and her husband has been postponed after the home of a key prosecution witness blew up in what officials say was a case of arson.

MPs say teachers need protection against false claims of pupil abuse

MPs say teachers need protection against false claims of pupil abuse

Note: So do parents.

Pupils are threatening to accuse teachers of abusing them in order to avoid being punished for bad behaviour, MPs warn today.

Nevada teacher faces child porn charges

Nevada teacher faces child porn charges

Parents say they never suspected the Nevada school teacher facing dozens of child pornography charges may have been involved in such sinister activities.