'Call police, not the principal': Expert offers parents advice in wake of teacher indecency...

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    'Call police, not the principal': Expert offers parents advice in wake of teacher indecency cases

    With three HISD teachers charged with indecency with a child over the last two weeks, a former Harris County prosecutor has advice to parents who believe their children may have been victimized: do not contact the school's principal. Instead, Ann Johnson, who is an expert in child abuse prosecutions, says it's crucial parents report suspected cases of abuse to CPS or local law enforcement. "It's state law, you need to report suspected cases of abuse to CPS and law enforcement," said Johnson. "Don't go to the principal first, report it to police or sheriff first." The advice is being offered ...


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    'Call police, not the principal': Former prosecutor gives strong message to parents in wake of teacher arrests

    With three HISD teachers charged with indecency with a child over the last two weeks, a former Harris County prosecutor has advice to parents who believe their children may have been victimized: do not contact the school's principal. Instead, Ann Johnson, who is an expert in child abuse prosecutions, says it's crucial parents report suspected cases of abuse to CPS or local law enforcement. "It's state law, you need to report suspected cases of abuse to CPS and law enforcement," said Johnson. "Don't go to the principal first, report it to police or sheriff first." The advice is being offered ...


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