CSAP 09a Off-Hours Boundaries: Elementary

Child sexual abusers need repeated access to kids, and schools provide that access. However, schools also provide structure and oversight which can deter and detect inappropriate behavior. Therefore, child sexual abusers who have secured a trusted position within the school, leverage that trust to gain unrestricted access to kids outside of school hours, which minimizes their risk of being caught. This video will explore boundaries that restrict staff access to students during non-school hours including planned and unexpected interactions, babysitting, personal tutoring services, visiting students’ homes and vice versa, sleepovers, birthday parties, and family gatherings. Parents believe that someone who works for the school is safe and may even perceive their employment as a formal endorsement from the educational organization. Families can be unsuspecting but the educational organization can set these clear boundaries to minimize the risk of abuse.