Sexual Assaults in Schools: A US Epidemic, Preschool To Teenage Students Are Victims In Public And Private Systems

Sex abuse accusations have been spoiling the names of schools that have been implicated about the issue. Sex assaults in students have been considered as a "national terror." It seems as though the crisis isn't getting any better either, as shown by statistical data.

Sexual Assault In Public Schools

According to the New York Times, 9.6 percent of students in public schools encountered sexual abuse in public schools, as per a 2004 analysis from Education Week. Pupils from kindergarten to grade 12 experienced it from some educators that range from their erotic behaviors, nasty comments to rape.

The data, too, can be compared to the victims of boarding schools as revealed by Peter W. Upham, executive director of the Association of Boarding Schools. He said sex assaults by the educators can be called "a national scourge."

Sex Assault In Boarding Schools

Boarding schools are often deemed as high-profile institutions with influential students. Hence, it faced more severe public scrutiny whenever sexual issues happened inside their premises.

However, the number of sexual allegations and negative publicity are starting to affect schools and bring some action. Schools nowadays are trying their best to prevent sexual assaults and be more responsive to victims and students that are finally speaking up.

Sexual Assault In Different Educational Institutions

Sexual assault can happen in different schools, whether public or private. In fact, some educators revealed that it occurs frequently and the complaints are increasing in different educational institutions.

In the U.K., on the other hand, The Women and Equalities Committee are set to analyze who is exactly doing sexual assault, who are the victims often and if the occurrence is rising. In a BBC News report, it unveiled there were 5,500 sexual abused in U.K. schools recorded between 2011 and 2014.

The research group claimed "sexualized behavior" amongst the students is a social norm, another article from BBC News reported. Hence, school heads boasted their schools and colleges have safer environments, making their students more secure.

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