Educator Sexual Misconduct and the Problematic Culture of Silence

This study aims to gather more information about the presence of educator sexual misconduct within public secondary schools in Ontario. There are two distinct directions: (i) the field research as originally designed, and (ii) ideas for future research. Initially, I sought to examine how principals manage allegations of educator sexual misconduct. No eligible person was willing to participate. Consequently, I aim to define research agendas for studying this phenomenon within different contexts of the education and political systems. This study provides a comprehensive review of existing academic literature, current legislation, prevalence in Ontario schools, patterns of abuse, and perpetrator characteristics. While studies are limited, it is apparent that more research needs to be conducted to gain an accurate understanding of how cases are handled, and how related policies function within each regulatory body.M.A