Why Searches in Juvenile Detention Require Boundaries A search in juvenile detention can serve a legitimate safety purpose. It can also become a setting for humiliation, unwanted touching, voyeurism, sexual harassment, or abuse. The difference depends on why the...
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School Events Aren’t an Exception: Sexual Abuse at Dances, Field Trips, and Overnight Programs
School-sponsored activities are an important part of a student's education and development. School dances, field trips, athletic events, camps, overnight programs, competitions, and extracurricular activities give students opportunities to learn, socialize, travel,...
A Vulnerable Population: Sexual Abuse of Youth in California Detention Centers
Young people who are placed in detention centers are among the most vulnerable individuals in the justice system. Being detained can separate a minor from parents, guardians, teachers, friends, and other sources of support. Many detained youth may already be dealing...
Faith, Power, and Employment: Sexual Abuse in Religious Workplaces
Churches and other religious organizations often operate on principles of trust, faith, service, and community. They also employ large numbers of people, including pastors, ministry directors, teachers, childcare workers, administrative employees, counselors, worship...
Behind Closed Doors: Sexual Harassment in Church Counseling and Spiritual Guidance
Churches are often places where people seek comfort, guidance, and support during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Pastors, deacons, ministers, priests, and other spiritual leaders may counsel individuals dealing with grief, relationship problems,...
The School Knew and Did Nothing: Institutional Liability for Student Sexual Harassment
Schools are entrusted with more than educating students. They are responsible for creating environments where students can learn without being subjected to sexual harassment, intimidation, or other forms of misconduct. When a student reports inappropriate behavior to...
When School Staff Become the Threat: Sexual Harassment by Administrators and Education Employees
Schools are supposed to provide students with a safe environment where they can learn, participate in activities, and develop without fear of abuse. Parents often trust teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, aides, coaches, and other school employees to protect...
Team Travel: Sexual Harassment and Misconduct During Tournament Trips
A team is also a workplace, educational setting, and close social environment. Coaches, athletic directors, trainers, doctors, and senior staff can control playing time, scholarships, roster status, travel, evaluations, recommendations, medical access, and future...
Play Time Shouldn’t Come With a Price: Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in Athletics
A team is also a workplace, educational setting, and close social environment. Coaches, athletic directors, trainers, doctors, and senior staff can control playing time, scholarships, roster status, travel, evaluations, recommendations, medical access, and future...
When Winning Comes First: How Athletic Departments Can Enable Sexual Harassment
A team is also a workplace, educational setting, and close social environment. Coaches, athletic directors, trainers, doctors, and senior staff can control playing time, scholarships, roster status, travel, evaluations, recommendations, medical access, and future...

