Source: libertysentinel.substack.com 3/10/26
An estimated 17 percent of students in government schools—about 8 million children—are sexually abused in some way by teachers or staff, revealing a far larger epidemic than previously recognized.
The epidemic of sexual misconduct targeting children in government schools is back in the headlines, and it is even worse than previously known. According to the latest estimates, a shocking 17 percent of students in government schools will be victims of some sort of sexual abuse or misconduct at the hands of teachers and faculty. That represents about 8 million children.
Perhaps even more alarming than the exploding level of abuse is the fact that teachers’ unions and the political establishment continue protecting the perpetrators, critics and advocates say. Even in conservative states such as Texas, teachers rape and sexually abuse children with impunity, as exposed by this writer in an exclusive story last year.
The fresh estimates come from Carol Shakeshaft, professor emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among her research specialties: “educator sexual misconduct.” Shakeshaft, the leading researcher in the field, has written multiple reports about the issue for the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice.
The 17 percent figure comes from Shakeshaft’s 2024 book, “Organizational Betrayal: How Schools Enable Sexual Misconduct and How to Stop It.” Published by Harvard University, the book makes a powerful case that…
It is amazing how many teachers are being busted for “relationships” with students? Back in the 80’s I remember one of the teachers always dropping his pen to look up the girls skirts!! He was known for it. Nothing was ever done. It seems female teachers are really getting noticed, but society seems to give the females a pass. And sometimes the court too. With all the new “grooming” bills being passed, like Wisconsin last week. More teachers will feel the heat. But, let’s get more to joint the club that we all enjoy!!!
This is phenomenally scary and should be given to every school district to read and every parent to do the same before enrolling their children in any school, public or private though public is the focus here. 17% is alarming to say the least and just adds strength to the 95-97% states PFRs espouse of those who are really dangerous when folks are looking at convicted repeated PFRs.
I have a hard time believing some of the purported facts in this story, such as teachers not knowing what they’re supposed to report. That the claim comes from an advocate who has apparently made a living researching this issue – and whose findings get more alarming each project – casts more than sufficient doubt for me, personally. I wonder how this last report stood up to peer review, or even if it had been peer reviewed. Doesn’t look like the story’s author asked (not surprising).
WA: Families accuse Longview school district of covering up sexual assault investigation at high school (KPTV 26 Feb 2026)
This is interesting considering not but a few years ago there was a gent who was chasing down PFRs in the local area of the story to ensure people knew about them, but yet, the school district is the one with the problems of those who were yet to be caught.
This is total BS. The Liberty Sentinel is a ultra right wing Christian rag who hates government in all forms, especially public schools. There statistics are way out of line, so be don’t duped into their fantasy world of evil government. There moto: “The Liberty Sentinel empowers you with the truth to stand against evil and stay free.” That should give you a hint. If it sounds unreal, it probably is.
I want to know how many pfrs sexually assault minors at schools?
I remember the news freaking out that sex crimes would be more frequent during COVID, but I never heard about an increase except when school is in session. I believe fresh out of college shouldn’t be teaching high school students due to teenage hormones and their closeness in age that blur the ethical line. Crazy that registrants are banned from schools while the abuse is in the school system at the hand of teachers, coaches, and classmates.
You all do realize that 17% is not the author’s data point, but the data point of others who have allegedly researched it to which the author is merely repeating? The questioning of the data point here should be of the author whose book is referenced to for the article and the atty for the video report just released on the topic at hand where he references the same number.
The article presented seems to be an op-ed on the topic using sources readily available which is no different than one taking sources to present a counter-argument saying public schools are a safe place for a minor to be educated with no chance of being a victim of sexual misconduct, i.e., 83% of minors in public schools are safe, so it is ok for them to attend one. (If one really researched what happened in schools (public or private) to minors, they’d be shocked at the % in the end of what they are victims of whether sexual misconduct, bullying, etc.)
The data points which should be questioned of the author are the two percentages shown at bottom of the article related to CPS involvement and the percentage of the reports that find nothing in the end. No citation should lead to questioning the data.
The shock value the percentage related to 8M minors could be the victim of sexual misconduct has done just what the author intended, create a stir on the topic. This is the same thing “frightening and high” has done over the duration since being espoused despite being debunked by the author of the referenced data point. Both should be used as starting research points on the topic so one’s own conclusions could be had (including the overturning of the % data point). Despite what the author’s leanings may be, they did what they wanted to do…present data that can stir the pot on the topic for potential action needed whether it is more research or actual action to lower the number towards eradication.
In the end, PFRs should use this data, as I noted already in my comments, to draw the attention of those in Sac, etc to do what is always mentioned: prevention, etc instead of tightening the screws on 95-97% of PFRs who won’t be convicted of a repeat sex offense crime. If 3-5% of PFRs are something to be worried about, then so is 17% in public schools. Remember, it is all about saving just one minor as those in positions who think they know best are saying all the time.
Peace…
Id guess the same or higher percentage for Politicans and little young interns.