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Sexual abuse by educators: a comparison between male and female teachers who sexually abuse students

Christensen, Larissa S.; Darling, Andrea J.

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Authors

Larissa S. Christensen

Andrea J. Darling



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AJ Darling andrea.j.darling@durham.ac.uk
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J Darling andrea.j.darling@durham.ac.uk
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Abstract

The study aimed to identify the differences in case characteristics and typologies of female and male teachers who perpetrated sexual abuse on students. Decisions of sexual misconduct reports in England from June 2006 to December 2016 were used. Quantitative and qualitative content analysis was conducted on 20 cases of male and female teacher sexual misconduct (N = 40). Regarding case characteristics, most were secondary school or college teachers, mid-career, with victims of the opposite sex. For differences, male teachers were older and more likely to have: perpetrated more severe and lengthier sexual abuse and previously received warnings. Interestingly, females and males were similar across the preliminary typology: minimisers and deniers; poor mental health or stressors; and young, early career. However, a fourth group of females emerged: “I was overpowered”. The study furthers the understanding of sexual misconduct by teachers and should assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and legislation around prevention.

Citation

Christensen, L. S., & Darling, A. J. (2020). Sexual abuse by educators: a comparison between male and female teachers who sexually abuse students. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 26(1), 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2019.1616119

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 3, 2019
Online Publication Date May 30, 2019
Publication Date 2020
Deposit Date Aug 14, 2019
Publicly Available Date May 30, 2020
Journal Journal of Sexual Aggression
Print ISSN 1355-2600
Electronic ISSN 1742-6545
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 26
Issue 1
Pages 25-35
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2019.1616119

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