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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Now we know to be extremely aware of the red flags. And REPORT. Not your job to wait for evidence. Professionals will investigate and evaluate.[/quote]

And what are the red flags?[/quote]
Anything remotely creepy. You know.[/quote]

This stuff is always clearer in hindsight. One of my former middle school teachers (yes, he was MCPS) was arrested a little over a decade ago and served prison time for molestation. Based on what he pleaded guilty to, he was abusing boys when I had him. Everyone was going on and on about how they always knew he was a creep, how could nobody have done anything, etc. etc. No, we didn't know any such thing. He was a friendly guy and a very popular teacher and we were all gobsmacked when we heard the news. In hindsight, some friendly behaviors took on a much more sinister tinge, but nobody knew what he truly was before that point. What, we should have reported him for being male and nice? [/quote]
I thought this article (by Malcolm Gladwell in the New Yorker) was an excellent piece on abusers' behaviors and tactics. Your comment on how this teacher was friendly and popular reminded me of the article--it mentions how abusers are often friendly and popular figures of authority like teachers.  
"In Plain View: How Child Molesters Get Away With It"
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/09/24/in-plain-view

A long (and tough) but eye-opening and solid article....recommended reading for everyone here...[/quote]

Thank you for sharing the article.
It's a must-read for every parent.
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