DOJ moves to prevent child sex abuse by school police after Post investigation
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from Washington Post1 month ago
The Justice Department unveiled new guidelines aimed at preventing school police from sexually abusing students, creating safeguards for the 20,000 officers with access to children.
Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/12/12/justice-department-school-police-child-sex-abuse-guidelines/
The guidelines emphasize comprehensive training for school police regarding appropriate boundaries with students and stress the necessity of fully investigating any sexual misconduct complaints.
Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/12/12/justice-department-school-police-child-sex-abuse-guidelines/
An investigation revealed over 200 school police officers charged with child sexual abuse, highlighting a systemic failure in preventing sexual misconduct within school environments.
Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/12/12/justice-department-school-police-child-sex-abuse-guidelines/
The Justice Department's new standards aim to hold school officers accountable for crimes against students, reinforcing that police behavior often lacked sufficient oversight and policy.
Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/12/12/justice-department-school-police-child-sex-abuse-guidelines/
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