Anonymous wrote:My kids are at a different school. There was a large sexual assault investigation this past decade. The independent investigation resulted in a report that was made public. The school tried to be as transparent as possible, describing the investigation, their findings, and conclusions. This is the correct way to handle these situations. It was clear mistakes were made and the school described the steps it has taken to address them.
I cannot imagine being okay with the secrecy at GDS.
Hard to compare without details. For example, at your school, was there a criminal trial and was the perpetrator an adult? If so, that suggests that there was sufficient evidence for police to pursue a criminal investigation.
In the case of GDS, we have the testimony of a minor who could provide zero identifying details except that the alleged perpetrators were presumably(?) a little older and that the assault was committed in a 5-minute window between classes in a school bathroom. The incident was reported at least two months after the date of the assault. Police and an independent investigator could provide no credible leads.
I do wonder if the victim's family is consulting their attorney about this public disclosure, and what advice the attorney is giving. Their attorney should have told the victim's family that investigative reports are not shared, and that only parts are shared as part the discovery process in the event of a trial.