Aiding and Abetting of Adult Sexual Misconduct in Schools

The REMS TA Center shares research on the issue of adult sexual misconduct (ASM) in K-12 schools and school districts and the aiding and abetting of ASM. Dr. Colleen O’Neil (Colorado Department of Education) also joins to offer insights and concrete strategies for preventing the aiding and abetting of ASM. This episode considers the following points: 

• What constitutes ASM? 
• What is “aiding and abetting,” and what laws exist to protect against it? 
• How have various states and agencies responded to ASM legislation? 
• What actions can schools and school districts take to address and protect against this harm? 
• What resources are available to further explore this topic? 

Transcript

REMS TA Center Resources 

Addressing and Preventing Adult Sexual Misconduct (ASM) (Training Package) 

Addressing and Preventing Adult Sexual Misconduct in the School Setting (Online Course) 

Adult Sexual Misconduct in Schools (Web Page) 

A Training Guide for Administrators and Educators on Addressing Adult Sexual Misconduct in the School Setting (Guidance Document) 

Other Resources 

Section 8546 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (Publication)

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