Illinois high school teacher charged with sexual assault
Hawaiian private school teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student
Arkansas Catholic school teacher to be retried on sexual assault charge
South Carolina teacher/athletic director charged with committing a lewd act on a child
Trial begins for Colorado teacher accused of sexually assaulting a boy 8 times
Illinois high school employee pleads not guilty to a sexual relationship with two students
School Safety Shield
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Showing posts with label school safety experts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school safety experts. Show all posts
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Child Abduction Digest 8-11-13
Shelbyville, IN
Police released a description of a man who allegedly attempted to abduct two children from a school bus stop.
The children alerted middle school officials, who in turn alerted the police.
Police seek information on possible abduction victim
Manatee County, FL edgy after string of attempted abductions
Police released a description of a man who allegedly attempted to abduct two children from a school bus stop.
The children alerted middle school officials, who in turn alerted the police.
Police seek information on possible abduction victim
Manatee County, FL edgy after string of attempted abductions
Sex assault charge for a trainer
Washington, DC
A man who worked with youth in his area was charged with sexual assault and child pornography after having sexual relations with a girl under the age of 13.
A man who worked with youth in his area was charged with sexual assault and child pornography after having sexual relations with a girl under the age of 13.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Crimes against Children 8-9-13
Minnesota woman gets charged with child abuse
New Jersey man gets prison time for child pornography
Ohio man babysits children, uses them to produce child porn, gets prison time
Missouri man pleads to child pornogrpahy charge
FBI seeks fugitive on child porn charges
Child porn charges for New Mexico man
Colorado man sentenced for child porn
Pittsburgh man sentenced for child sexual exploitation
Child pornography gets Missouri man a prison sentence
Colorado man distributes child porn, gets 20 years
New Jersey man gets prison time for child pornography
Ohio man babysits children, uses them to produce child porn, gets prison time
Missouri man pleads to child pornogrpahy charge
FBI seeks fugitive on child porn charges
Child porn charges for New Mexico man
Colorado man sentenced for child porn
Pittsburgh man sentenced for child sexual exploitation
Child pornography gets Missouri man a prison sentence
Colorado man distributes child porn, gets 20 years
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
New Jersey teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student
Toms River, New Jersey
A former Spanish teacher has been charged with an inappropriate relationship with a male student. She faces up to ten years in prison and becoming a registered sex offender.
A former Spanish teacher has been charged with an inappropriate relationship with a male student. She faces up to ten years in prison and becoming a registered sex offender.
Crimes against Children 8-7-13
Pennsylvania man goes to meet teen for sex, finds a cop instead
Maryland man on probation for child pornography convicted for another charge
Maryland man sexually abuses child to produce child porn
Massachusetts man pleads to child pornography
Minnesota man sentenced for sexual abuse of children, and abusive sexual contact of a minor
Philadelphia man indicted on several child porn charges
Member of Pueblo nation pleads to child sexual abuse
Texas man guilty of transporting a minor for sex
Georgia man sentenced for child porn
Pennsylvania man charged with child sexual exploitation
Illinois man charged with child pornography
Maryland man on probation for child pornography convicted for another charge
Maryland man sexually abuses child to produce child porn
Massachusetts man pleads to child pornography
Minnesota man sentenced for sexual abuse of children, and abusive sexual contact of a minor
Philadelphia man indicted on several child porn charges
Member of Pueblo nation pleads to child sexual abuse
Texas man guilty of transporting a minor for sex
Georgia man sentenced for child porn
Pennsylvania man charged with child sexual exploitation
Illinois man charged with child pornography
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
School bus driver training raises interesting questions
Merced, California
Approximately 20 school bus drivers in the Los Banos Unified School District were trained by law enforcement on how to respond to a gunman attacking their bus. The training was done by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department. The training was reportedly designed to give the bus drivers "hands-on, practical skills for dealing with a gunman on a bus."
"We go over mentality of active shooters. We give statistics of past incidents, the do's and the don'ts. We give strategies for survival and basically we go over scenarios," said a department spokesman.
The Transportation Director said, "We're not in a classroom, we're in a bus, I think it all applies. The same thing that could happen in the classroom could happen on a bus."
The spokesperson added, "Eventually, our goal is for all districts to have a template and the know-how to preserve life in dealing with active shooters."
Yesterday I blogged about the furor over a driver who witnessed a beating on his bus. Yesterday's blog, and today's story exemplify the problem facing education today. Educators.
I have been an educator for 25 years, and I have the utmost respect for for my fellow educators for the dedication, professionalism, and caring they show everyday. However, as a former Infantry Drill Sergeant and Infantry platoon leader, they are not the most tactically proficient people. The same mindset that allows them to develop rapport with their students and care deeply enough to spend long hours teaching and grading papers is at odds with the mindset needed to face interpersonal violence and function.
In Staying Alive, a book I co-authored with Mike Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd, we talk about how to develop that mindset. We talk about the importance of training, including scenario training. However, it has to be realistic. Active Shooter incidents are very rare. Active Shooter incidents on school buses are even more rare. The various techniques for remaining calm under stress are critical, as is the setting in which these techniques are taught.
In this type of setting the people who are being taught, with no tactical background, will remember the skills learned in the context of an Active Shooter. Thus a similar but markedly different scenario, such as a student holding a gun to his own head, will most likely spark a tactical response not suited to the scenario. Such a reaction may spark a more violent reaction than intended, or wanted.
Active Shooter training sounds 'sexy', but is a very small subset of school violence. As a precursor to further training, training like this can be great. As a way to train people to react in all crises, it's not so good.
Approximately 20 school bus drivers in the Los Banos Unified School District were trained by law enforcement on how to respond to a gunman attacking their bus. The training was done by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department. The training was reportedly designed to give the bus drivers "hands-on, practical skills for dealing with a gunman on a bus."
"We go over mentality of active shooters. We give statistics of past incidents, the do's and the don'ts. We give strategies for survival and basically we go over scenarios," said a department spokesman.
The Transportation Director said, "We're not in a classroom, we're in a bus, I think it all applies. The same thing that could happen in the classroom could happen on a bus."
The spokesperson added, "Eventually, our goal is for all districts to have a template and the know-how to preserve life in dealing with active shooters."
Yesterday I blogged about the furor over a driver who witnessed a beating on his bus. Yesterday's blog, and today's story exemplify the problem facing education today. Educators.
I have been an educator for 25 years, and I have the utmost respect for for my fellow educators for the dedication, professionalism, and caring they show everyday. However, as a former Infantry Drill Sergeant and Infantry platoon leader, they are not the most tactically proficient people. The same mindset that allows them to develop rapport with their students and care deeply enough to spend long hours teaching and grading papers is at odds with the mindset needed to face interpersonal violence and function.
In Staying Alive, a book I co-authored with Mike Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd, we talk about how to develop that mindset. We talk about the importance of training, including scenario training. However, it has to be realistic. Active Shooter incidents are very rare. Active Shooter incidents on school buses are even more rare. The various techniques for remaining calm under stress are critical, as is the setting in which these techniques are taught.
In this type of setting the people who are being taught, with no tactical background, will remember the skills learned in the context of an Active Shooter. Thus a similar but markedly different scenario, such as a student holding a gun to his own head, will most likely spark a tactical response not suited to the scenario. Such a reaction may spark a more violent reaction than intended, or wanted.
Active Shooter training sounds 'sexy', but is a very small subset of school violence. As a precursor to further training, training like this can be great. As a way to train people to react in all crises, it's not so good.
Crimes against Children 8-6-13
New York man transports a minor across state lines for sex
Washington, DC teacher pleads to child pornography charges
Minnesota man charged with sexual abuse of a minor, and aggravated incest
New Jersey school bus driver gets time for distributing child abuse images
North Dakota man pleads guilty for sexually abusing a minor
New Jersey man gets prison time for child pornography
Minnesota woman charged with child abuse
Texas man produces child porn, gets prison time
Child porn gets Texas man arrested
Washington, DC teacher pleads to child pornography charges
Minnesota man charged with sexual abuse of a minor, and aggravated incest
New Jersey school bus driver gets time for distributing child abuse images
North Dakota man pleads guilty for sexually abusing a minor
New Jersey man gets prison time for child pornography
Minnesota woman charged with child abuse
Texas man produces child porn, gets prison time
Child porn gets Texas man arrested
Monday, August 5, 2013
Teen pleads out in assault case
Detroit, MI
A 14-year old student was charged with aggravated assault for grabbing a classmate by her hair, throwing her to the ground, and punching her. Her victim suffered a broken nose and a concussion.
The attacker pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault and battery.
A third student who recorded the fight on a cell phone and posted it on social media was not charged.
A 14-year old student was charged with aggravated assault for grabbing a classmate by her hair, throwing her to the ground, and punching her. Her victim suffered a broken nose and a concussion.
The attacker pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault and battery.
A third student who recorded the fight on a cell phone and posted it on social media was not charged.
Some thoughts before passing judgement
Pinellas County, Florida
"School Bus Driver Stood by During Beating," screams the headline. A 13-year old boy is savagely attacked on the bus by three older boys, right behind the bus driver. They kick and punch as the driver, calling dispatch on his radio, stands by and watches helplessly. The victim ended up with two black eyes and a broken arm.
The driver, John Moody, is 64 years old. He followed his district's policy by radioing dispatch. Policy says he can then intervene, if he felt safe. Three very violent teens against a 64-year old man? I wouldn't feel safe.
It is easy to sit in the comfort of our homes and judge a man entrusted to get kids to and from school safely. We didn't have to face Grossman's "ultimate phobia", interpersonal violence. I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant in the US Army. I taught basic hand-to-hand combat to soldiers. Yet even I would pause at taking on three young thugs. In my prime, I wouldn't have hesitated. I was secure in my abilities, and in my physical prowess. Not so much now.
Nearing 50, I have had multiple abdominal surgeries for Crohn's Disease leaving me with little muscle left, and only thin nylon mesh keeping my innards from spilling out. I have an aortic aneurysm that inches closer to popping every month. A solid blow to my chest may rupture it, killing me. My spine, after years of helmets, rucksacks and lots and lots of abuse, is failing. I've already had one fusion surgery. More is in my future as I have deteriorating disk disease and osteo-arthritis. My spirit is very willing, but my flesh is weak, and getting weaker year by year.
If I were driving the bus, what would I have done? I wouldn't have taken three young men on. Maybe I would have thrown myself over the victim and tried to absorb the punishment meant for him, and possibly have died in the process. Who then would care for the rest of the children on the bus?
What is the solution? I would rather address this issue before it gets to the life-or-death decision point. There is training that can be provided so that adults can recognize impending violence. Early intervention can possibly prevent an assault. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
In May of 2014, Staying Alive, a book I co-authored with the Safe Havens, International team, can provide you with the means of being able to see the signs of impending violence, and possibly head off assaults before they occur.
There were two victims in this tragic story. The boy with the physical and emotional injuries from his savage beating, and the driver, who watched, helpless, as the boy for who he was responsible was injured before his very eyes. He suffers symptoms of PTSD, and retired from driving two weeks after the assault.
Before you judge Moody, obtain a CDL, become a driver of a school bus, and become responsible for up to 75 children in a metal tube that travels on the road at speeds of up to 55mph. Then tell me what experience you have had in confronting personal aggression. Then, I might listen to your judgement.
Maybe.
"School Bus Driver Stood by During Beating," screams the headline. A 13-year old boy is savagely attacked on the bus by three older boys, right behind the bus driver. They kick and punch as the driver, calling dispatch on his radio, stands by and watches helplessly. The victim ended up with two black eyes and a broken arm.
The driver, John Moody, is 64 years old. He followed his district's policy by radioing dispatch. Policy says he can then intervene, if he felt safe. Three very violent teens against a 64-year old man? I wouldn't feel safe.
It is easy to sit in the comfort of our homes and judge a man entrusted to get kids to and from school safely. We didn't have to face Grossman's "ultimate phobia", interpersonal violence. I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant in the US Army. I taught basic hand-to-hand combat to soldiers. Yet even I would pause at taking on three young thugs. In my prime, I wouldn't have hesitated. I was secure in my abilities, and in my physical prowess. Not so much now.
Nearing 50, I have had multiple abdominal surgeries for Crohn's Disease leaving me with little muscle left, and only thin nylon mesh keeping my innards from spilling out. I have an aortic aneurysm that inches closer to popping every month. A solid blow to my chest may rupture it, killing me. My spine, after years of helmets, rucksacks and lots and lots of abuse, is failing. I've already had one fusion surgery. More is in my future as I have deteriorating disk disease and osteo-arthritis. My spirit is very willing, but my flesh is weak, and getting weaker year by year.
If I were driving the bus, what would I have done? I wouldn't have taken three young men on. Maybe I would have thrown myself over the victim and tried to absorb the punishment meant for him, and possibly have died in the process. Who then would care for the rest of the children on the bus?
What is the solution? I would rather address this issue before it gets to the life-or-death decision point. There is training that can be provided so that adults can recognize impending violence. Early intervention can possibly prevent an assault. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
In May of 2014, Staying Alive, a book I co-authored with the Safe Havens, International team, can provide you with the means of being able to see the signs of impending violence, and possibly head off assaults before they occur.
There were two victims in this tragic story. The boy with the physical and emotional injuries from his savage beating, and the driver, who watched, helpless, as the boy for who he was responsible was injured before his very eyes. He suffers symptoms of PTSD, and retired from driving two weeks after the assault.
Before you judge Moody, obtain a CDL, become a driver of a school bus, and become responsible for up to 75 children in a metal tube that travels on the road at speeds of up to 55mph. Then tell me what experience you have had in confronting personal aggression. Then, I might listen to your judgement.
Maybe.
Crimes against Children 8-5-13
Georgia man sentenced for child pornography
Several men sentenced for producing, transporting, and possessing child porn
Pittsburgh man sentenced for enticing a minor
Pittsburgh man charged with child sexual exploitation
Florida woman sought for child sex trafficking
Texas man charged with distributing child porn
California man arrested for child sex trafficking and child porn
Three suspects arrested for child sex trafficking, child prostitution and giving drugs to a child
Several men sentenced for producing, transporting, and possessing child porn
Pittsburgh man sentenced for enticing a minor
Pittsburgh man charged with child sexual exploitation
Florida woman sought for child sex trafficking
Texas man charged with distributing child porn
California man arrested for child sex trafficking and child porn
Three suspects arrested for child sex trafficking, child prostitution and giving drugs to a child
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Crimes against Children 8-4-13
New York man tries to obtain child pornography
Missouri man sentenced for child porn
Connecticut man sentenced for sex trafficking of a minor
Maryland man produces child pornography, pleads guilty
New Mexico man downloads child porn, pleads guilty
Connecticutt man places a fake bomb in front of a middle school
New Mexico man pleads guilty to a charge of child sexual abuse
Virginia man sentenced for travelling across state lines to have sex with a minor
Maryland man transports child porn, gets prison time
Kansas man chared for sex trafficking of a child
Virginia man produces child pornography, pleads guilty
Michigan man sentenced for child pornography
Missouri man sentenced for child porn
Connecticut man sentenced for sex trafficking of a minor
Maryland man produces child pornography, pleads guilty
New Mexico man downloads child porn, pleads guilty
Connecticutt man places a fake bomb in front of a middle school
New Mexico man pleads guilty to a charge of child sexual abuse
Virginia man sentenced for travelling across state lines to have sex with a minor
Maryland man transports child porn, gets prison time
Kansas man chared for sex trafficking of a child
Virginia man produces child pornography, pleads guilty
Michigan man sentenced for child pornography
Friday, August 2, 2013
Indiana Secured Schools Grants
Indiana
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has begun taking applications for the Indiana Secured Schools grant. According to the WISH TV report, "The Indiana Secured School Fund was created to provide matching grants to school corporations, charter schools or coalitions of schools to make schools safer by hiring school resource officers, conducting threat assessments, or purchasing equipment to restrict access to schools or to expedite notification of first responders."
This will provide up to $50,000 for school districts with 1,000 students or more, and up to $35,000 for smaller school districts. It is a matching grant, meaning the grant will match what the school district puts into the process. It is also a competitive grant, meaning the school district has to write a proposal, and have that proposal considered among others.
This appear to be an honest attempt by Indiana legislators to help schools shore up their safety efforts.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has begun taking applications for the Indiana Secured Schools grant. According to the WISH TV report, "The Indiana Secured School Fund was created to provide matching grants to school corporations, charter schools or coalitions of schools to make schools safer by hiring school resource officers, conducting threat assessments, or purchasing equipment to restrict access to schools or to expedite notification of first responders."
This will provide up to $50,000 for school districts with 1,000 students or more, and up to $35,000 for smaller school districts. It is a matching grant, meaning the grant will match what the school district puts into the process. It is also a competitive grant, meaning the school district has to write a proposal, and have that proposal considered among others.
This appear to be an honest attempt by Indiana legislators to help schools shore up their safety efforts.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Teen suicide prompted by sexual assault and social media?
San Francisco
A 15-year old girl committed suicide a week after passing out drunk at a party. Three boys allegedly stripped her, sexually assaulted her, and drew lewd pictures on her private parts. What's more, they took pictures and posted them on social media.
The girl's family had filed suit against the three boys, the parents that owned the house in which the party was held, and recently added a female classmate of the victim, who was in the room and encouraged the boys.
Eight days after the alleged assault, the victim called her mom to take her home from school. She hung herself at home.
In my upcoming book Staying Alive: How to act fast and survive deadly encounters, a skill called "pattern-matching and recognition" is described, and warning signs of violence are described in detail.
As parents, these skills are important in that we might see signs of impending violence by our children, especially if the violence will be directed at themselves. We think that, as parents, we will know if our children are contemplating suicide. But sometimes that familiarity will blind us; we recognize the signs, but don't recognize their significance.
Coming out next May, Staying Alive is a must read for anyone who wants to survive deadly encounters.
A 15-year old girl committed suicide a week after passing out drunk at a party. Three boys allegedly stripped her, sexually assaulted her, and drew lewd pictures on her private parts. What's more, they took pictures and posted them on social media.
The girl's family had filed suit against the three boys, the parents that owned the house in which the party was held, and recently added a female classmate of the victim, who was in the room and encouraged the boys.
Eight days after the alleged assault, the victim called her mom to take her home from school. She hung herself at home.
In my upcoming book Staying Alive: How to act fast and survive deadly encounters, a skill called "pattern-matching and recognition" is described, and warning signs of violence are described in detail.
As parents, these skills are important in that we might see signs of impending violence by our children, especially if the violence will be directed at themselves. We think that, as parents, we will know if our children are contemplating suicide. But sometimes that familiarity will blind us; we recognize the signs, but don't recognize their significance.
Coming out next May, Staying Alive is a must read for anyone who wants to survive deadly encounters.
Crimes against Children 7-30-13
Convicted California sex offender caught with child pornography
Operation Cross Country VII rescues 105 children from prostitution
Arkansas Sheriff's Deputy guilty of child prostitution
Two-time sex offender convicted of eight counts of child porn production
South Dakota man sexually assaults a young girl
Texas "modeling promoter" convicted on child pornography charges
Operation Cross Country VII rescues 105 children from prostitution
Arkansas Sheriff's Deputy guilty of child prostitution
Two-time sex offender convicted of eight counts of child porn production
South Dakota man sexually assaults a young girl
Texas "modeling promoter" convicted on child pornography charges
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Crimes against Children 7-24-13
Michigan man makes child pornography
California man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
California man produces child porn with two minor girls
Pennsylvania man involved in sex trafficking of a minor
New Jersey man downloads pictures and videos of child sex abuse
Two Navajo men guilty of child sexual abuse
California man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
California man produces child porn with two minor girls
Pennsylvania man involved in sex trafficking of a minor
New Jersey man downloads pictures and videos of child sex abuse
Two Navajo men guilty of child sexual abuse
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Teen who plotted murder appears in court
Bartlesville, OK
The teen arrested in December 2012 for a plot top lure students into the Bartlesville High School auditorium to shoot them appeared in court to plead not guilty.
The teen arrested in December 2012 for a plot top lure students into the Bartlesville High School auditorium to shoot them appeared in court to plead not guilty.
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