LOCAL Sacramento, CA - EDITORIAL: Finally, there is a bill to speed firing of dangerous teachers The threat of a ballot initiative has persuaded the California Teachers Association to negotiate a new process for teacher dismissal.  EdVoice, an educational advocacy group based in West Sacramento, titled its proposed initiative: "Stop Child Molesters, Sexual Abusers...

LOCAL Fullerton, CA - Junior high teacher, 28, accused of molesting teens in classroom and sending them pornographic images of herself pleads not guilty A 28-year-old math teacher has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting three male students at a California school.  Melissa Nicole Lindgren is accused of sexually assaulting students at Nicolas Junior...

About S.E.S.A.M.E. S.E.S.A.M.E., or Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Exploitation, is a leading national organization that works to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment of students by teachers and other school staff. S.E.S.A.M.E. provides support for survivors of sexual abuse, as well as their friends and families.S.E.S.A.M.E. also strives to educate teachers and...

LOCAL Chula Vista, CA - Exclusive: Mother of Chula Vista student calls former teacher’s behavior "the ultimate betrayal" The mother of a Chula Vista teen who testified that he was molested by his former second grade teacher is speaking out for the first time.  “It's the ultimate betrayal. He betrayed my son. He shamed...

LOCAL Los Angeles, CA - The LAPD Waited How Long to Suspend 2 Cops Repeatedly Accused of Sexual Assault?! The Los Angeles Police Department attempted to bury a case of sexual assault involving two of its officers, even telling the victim not to seek legal counsel after she came forward, according to a recent...

A MISSOURI TEACHER ACCUSED OF MURDERING A YOUNG GIRL; IT SHOULD’VE BEEN PREVENTED BEFORE SHE WAS EVEN BORN. Summary: Craig Wood, a former coach and assistant teacher at a Springfield, MO primary school, is charged with first-degree murder of 10-year-old Hailey Owens.  This possibly could have been prevented had the school district conducted a...

FEAR AND LOATHING IN LOS ANGELES: THE ARCHDIOCESE NOW STANDING TALL FOR THEIR SINS. WHY IT’S STILL NOT ENOUGH. Summary: The Los Angeles Archdiocese, after decades of institutional failure to protect children, has paid dearly for it in the past 10 years with record settlements against them, but the bleeding hasn’t stopped yet. Documents...

A SAN DIEGO SCHOOL SUES THE FEDS OVER THEIR MOLESTER TEACHER.  THEY HAVE NO CHANCE, BUT THE CASE IS CURIOUS. Summary: John Kinloch, a former Chula Vista teacher, was arrested in December 2012 on allegations of molestation and possession of child pornography.  Kinloch had previous involvement in a child pornography distribution ring, but was...

POLITICS AND UNION STRENGTH IS NO EXCUSE FOR FAILING TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM ABUSIVE TEACHERS Summary: California lawmakers have made two major attempts to enact laws that increase child safety in California schools with Senate Bill 1530 (2012) and Assembly Bill 375 (2013); neither of which has made their way past Gov. Jerry...

Terrified - WHY CHILDREN ALTER THEIR STORIES DURING THE LEGAL PROCESS March 7, 2014 Summary: Studies conclude that nearly all victims of child sexual abuse are telling the truth.  Yet, the moment a child makes the allegation, the gravity of the topic places them at a huge disadvantage.  As a result, some children tell...