1. Presented by: Terri Miller President
Aftermath of Victimization: A parent’s perspective of educator misconduct
Presented by: Terri Miller
President

2. It just shouldn’t be so hard….

3. What you will learn… The Realization What to do and Where to turn?
Making a report
My Child’s Injury
The Wedge
The Blame Game
The Media
Making a Difference

4. The Realization Shock Horror Anger Fear Betrayal Guilt Shame Worry
Frustration
Sorrow
Grief

5. What to do and Where to turn?
How do I help my child?
Should I make a report?
Who do I report to?
Where do I get help?
Why am I treated like I’m a pariah?
What is going to happen to the accused?
Will my child be safe?

6. vs. Making a Report Administration Law Enforcement School Principal
School Counselor
District Superintendent
State Dept. of Ed.
Licensing Administration
Local Police/Sheriff, Special Victims and Cyber Crimes Units
Victim Services
Prosecution
Trial & Sentencing
vs.

7. My Child’s Injury Stolen Innocence Heartache / Betrayal
Emotional Stability Jeopardized
Schoolgirl considered suicide after teacher's sex abuse
Pregnancy
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Stolen virginity, adultery, sin, moral integrity destroyed
Emotional pain, betrayed of trust, caught in a web of deceit, anguish over being one of the exploited-I’m one of them, my reputation is ruined.
Depression, anxiety, panic, fear, shame, guilt, humiliation, stigma, eating disorders, cutting, gastrointestinal disorders, attempted suicide and completed suicide.

8. The Wedge Torn between two beloveds Uncooperative
"I began lying to my parents to create more time with her. There was a lot of guilt developing in me that I forced myself to ignore."
Uncooperative
Desperate for Justice
Family in conflict

9. The Blame Game Your hurting Mr. or Ms. Fabulous.
Your going to take money from education if you sue and all the students will suffer.
You’re out of control and out of line.
What’s a teacher to do with a hormonally charged teen? He/she initiated it.
You could be sued for liable.
Whistleblower retaliation

10. The Media
Principal's notes say Calif. teacher charged with molesting kids blindfolded
Teacher Jailed For Having Sex With Students And Giving Them Drugs
TEACHER AT PRESTIGIOUS BRONX PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSTED FOR ROMPS ...
Teacher admits to kid sex
The child in this case is 14 yrs. old.
Michael Scaringe sentenced to seven years for rape of 13-year-old girl

11. Making a Difference
Tighten abuse reporting and background checks on educators ...
S.E.S.A.M.E. President Terri Miller’s Testimony in Support of the Jeremy Bell Act
Sex abuse survivor shares tale of despair
 Amy Hestir Student Protection Act
Testimony by Roy Bell, on The Jeremy Bell Act, whose namesake is that of his murdered son at the hands of his elementary school principal.

12. Conclusion Be compassionate and empathetic Be informative and helpful
Be responsible and follow the law
Be of help and not a hindrance
Be proactive to ensure your schools are safe
Be protective of our children above all else
Be a Hero and not a Bystander

13. Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct and Exploitation
Questions?
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