Amy Schilling, a 33 year-old teacher in Carrollton ISD, was arrested last week on charges of sexually assaulting a juvenile. Carrollton police acted on a report that the R.L. Turner High School teacher had an inappropriate, illegal relationship with a minor.
Teacher-student sexual abuse is a greater problem than many people realize. According to the Counter Pedophilia Investigative Unit (CPIU), 15 percent of students, more than 7 million juveniles, are sexually abused by a member of the school staff during their career. Disturbingly, most cases are never reported, nearly half of all perpetrators are repeat offenders and only 15 percent of teachers are fired.
Has your child been the victim of a teacher’s sexually assault? You should talk to the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. The teacher should be held civilly as well as criminally responsible, of course. But is the school district also complicit in protecting teachers instead of students from the repercussions of sexual assault? It’s important to raise this question – and many more like them – as you consider how your family should respond. Find justice for your loved ones by calling us at 1.866.705.7584 or sending an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. The consultation is free, and the advice is what you need!
