Sexual charges against teachers jumped 70% in 2014 Experts say a number of “disheartening” sexual abuse allegations involving teachers is rising nationwide and nowhere is the problem more prevalent than California, where statistics show abuse allegations have doubled in less than a decade. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing opened 328 investigations into new applicants and existing credentialed teachers for sexual crimes against children last year, more than double the amount in 2008-2009, according to a commission report. Last year, the number of cases in the “child crime sexual” category reached its highest level in six years, the report showed. Terry Abbott, a former U.S. Department of Education ... Continue reading... http://www.dailydemocrat.com/general-news/20150330/sexual-charges-against-teachers-jumped-70-in-2014
