Janney incident

[Anonymous]

Janney incident:
We received the below email about an incident that occurred at the school and I’m looking to ease my mind a bit. Can anyone tell me the protocol for a child abuse case?
What type of situations would require the school to release further detail.




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Janney+ Families -

On 9/12/18, an incident occured during Janney+ JAC aftercare between a Counselor and student. A formal investigation of the employee and incident is underway through DCPS and Janney+. The employee has been suspended from Janney+ employment without pay. Please understand that I am bound by confidentiality and am not legally able to speak about the details of the investigation.

I can assure you that I take any allegations of misconduct extremely seriously and am working fastidiously with my staff to remediate circumstances that led to this incident and am training staff on best practices with students in challenging situations in an effort to prevent future issues. Further, staff will receive additional training on non-coercive de-escalation techniques, I am conducting thorough evaluations of JAC group student placement, and I am reviewing Janney+ standards of conduct for students and Counselors with staff. The Janney+ Executive Board is fully briefed on the matter and we are working closely to review and modify necessary policies and procedures to improve Program practices.

Note that it was important to have full information on the incident, that the investigation be underway, and that an internal response be thoughtfully articulated before emailing our community. I anticipate, understand, and respect your concern. I cannot impress upon you enough that the safety of your children is my number one priority. Be confident that I will take swift action toward any needed Program and staff changes in order to ensure that Janney+ students are safe.

Please let me know if you have questions or concerns that you would like to share privately with me.


Sincerely,
Lynn

[Anonymous]

I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

[Anonymous]

Really bad can be relative. Did someone bring peanuts on site or was a child locked in a closet?
Do I need to break out the don’t touch me there teddy bear?!

[Anonymous]

No longer at Janney, but DC HATED JAC. I'm sure it varies, but our experience was awful counselors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

Give broad, vague details?

It sounds like it was some sort of punishment? (the way the letter references de-escalation). New staff member who lost it with a kid?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really bad can be relative. Did someone bring peanuts on site or was a child locked in a closet?
Do I need to break out the don’t touch me there teddy bear?!

I wouldn't be surprised if the counselor is not only fired, but investigated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

You should share. Need to keep our kids safe.

[Anonymous]

Were any Janney teachers involved in the altercation? Or was it just JAC staff and the student?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

I respect you not wanting to say anything but I also don’t understand.
Why take a chance someone gets hurt again? Do we fully put our trust in the school to do what’s best for our children once an incident has already occurred? Training sessions might work but they also may not work? What if additional staff is involved and it’s not uncovered? I need to know that my children OUR children are safe. I don’t want to leave this in the hands of a school that has already failed at least one child and parent(s).
Coverups are not okay And sweeping this under the rug is not okay. I will be following up with the police department tomorrow to verify if a police report has been filed.
-OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

You should share. Need to keep our kids safe.

You have absolutely no right to share.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

I respect you not wanting to say anything but I also don’t understand.
Why take a chance someone gets hurt again? Do we fully put our trust in the school to do what’s best for our children once an incident has already occurred? Training sessions might work but they also may not work? What if additional staff is involved and it’s not uncovered? I need to know that my children OUR children are safe. I don’t want to leave this in the hands of a school that has already failed at least one child and parent(s).
Coverups are not okay And sweeping this under the rug is not okay. I will be following up with the police department tomorrow to verify if a police report has been filed.
-OP

NP. Either you trust the school and staff or you don't. Your lack of trust isn't more important than privacy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

You should share. Need to keep our kids safe.

You have absolutely no right to share.

Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

I respect you not wanting to say anything but I also don’t understand.
Why take a chance someone gets hurt again? Do we fully put our trust in the school to do what’s best for our children once an incident has already occurred? Training sessions might work but they also may not work? What if additional staff is involved and it’s not uncovered? I need to know that my children OUR children are safe. I don’t want to leave this in the hands of a school that has already failed at least one child and parent(s).
Coverups are not okay And sweeping this under the rug is not okay. I will be following up with the police department tomorrow to verify if a police report has been filed.
-OP

NP. Either you trust the school and staff or you don't. Your lack of trust isn't more important than privacy.

Trust? Okay, You’re entitled to your opinion. I’m not going to argue with an anonymous stranger. You have been heard. Sleep well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

I respect you not wanting to say anything but I also don’t understand.
Why take a chance someone gets hurt again? Do we fully put our trust in the school to do what’s best for our children once an incident has already occurred? Training sessions might work but they also may not work? What if additional staff is involved and it’s not uncovered? I need to know that my children OUR children are safe. I don’t want to leave this in the hands of a school that has already failed at least one child and parent(s).
Coverups are not okay And sweeping this under the rug is not okay. I will be following up with the police department tomorrow to verify if a police report has been filed.
-OP

NP. Either you trust the school and staff or you don't. Your lack of trust isn't more important than privacy.

This is why people get away with hurting kids and we have to wait until they become adults and speak up.

You’re part of a broad issue with society Good luck to your kids with their “privacy”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard it was really bad. Don't know if I should give details on dcum.

I respect you not wanting to say anything but I also don’t understand.
Why take a chance someone gets hurt again? Do we fully put our trust in the school to do what’s best for our children once an incident has already occurred? Training sessions might work but they also may not work? What if additional staff is involved and it’s not uncovered? I need to know that my children OUR children are safe. I don’t want to leave this in the hands of a school that has already failed at least one child and parent(s).
Coverups are not okay And sweeping this under the rug is not okay. I will be following up with the police department tomorrow to verify if a police report has been filed.
-OP

We will as well.there has been too much happening.the bullying is a severe problem now too