Advocates call for action on bills to prevent child sexual abuse in schools
Legislation would close loopholes with the age of consent and screen prospective school employees, speakers and lawmakers said Thursday.
Source: wgbh.org
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Legislation would close loopholes with the age of consent and screen prospective school employees, speakers and lawmakers said Thursday.
"It's like they're wounded twice," a parent said.
Charges against a former Brookline teacher have reignited discussions about what is needed to prevent sexual abuse from happening in schools.
"Our legislation will be considered model legislation in the country," one advocate says.