Sexual Abuse in Schools – Los Angeles Unified School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District [LAUSD] is the second-largest school district in the nation and serves over 600,000 students enrolled in over 1,000 schools. Well over 70 sexual assault lawsuits have been filed identifying LAUSD employees for sexual abuse under the California Child Victims Act.
A child abuse reporting section on the LAUSD website states, “All District Employees, with actual knowledge or reasonable suspicion of child abuse/neglect, shall report instances of suspected child abuse or neglect, by telephone immediately, or as soon as practically possible.” Yet, due to the concerning past of LAUSD, we are certain this policy has not been adhered to and that sexual misconduct and sexual assault within the Los Angeles Unified School District is still occurring.
According to the National Education Association, data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found there were 9,649 instances of sexual violence from 2015 to 2016. From 2017 to 2018, that number increased by 55% to 14,938. Sexual abuse in schools, unfortunately, is on the rise in the United States, and it’s our legal obligation to students, teachers, parents, and all victims to seek justice. If your child is in a school setting and you are concerned, they may have been a victim of sexual abuse in schools by a teacher or another student. It is crucial to recognize the signs of sexual abuse and seek guidance. Schools have a legal obligation to protect students from abusers and ensure a safe environment. If your child’s school is listed below, or if you suspect abuse has occurred during their childhood, reaching out for support is the best course of action. Preventing sexual abuse from happening to future victims starts with courageous individuals coming forward.
If you, or anyone you know, was abused while enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District, contact us confidentially.
LAUSD Employees Accused of Child Sexual Assault
Included below is a list of LAUSD employees accused of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct and identified in lawsuits available to the public. The current whereabouts of some of these alleged perpetrators and whether they have access to children are unknown, and this list is not comprehensive. Sexual abuse can be more than just physical, or sexual abuse; it can also include emotional abuse that can lead to a decline in a victim’s mental health. If you or someone you know has information regarding these alleged perpetrators, contact law enforcement immediately:
William Alexander
Terry Bartholome
AJ Galloway
Tracey Mandell
William Clyde Allen
Edilberto “Eddie” Garcia
Eugene Ireland
Robert Kill
Robert Marquez
Peter Moya
David Lee Scott
Joseph Blakeney Brown, Sr.
Dennis Jenkins
Gary Letherer
Edgar Munoz
Nicholas Gonzales
Janette Lopez
“Los Angeles Unified School District has a notorious history of hiring, and harboring perpetrators of child sexual abuse. We hope by exposing perpetrators in lawsuits filed under the California Child Victims Act, children and students who participate in LAUSD will be protected in the present and future.”
LAUSD Sexual Harassment School List
Sexual misconduct may have occured in a school nearby or a previous school your child had attended. Listed below are education institutions in the LAUSD that Jeff Anderson & Associates have identified in lawsuits. This list is not comprehensive. If you, or anyone you know, has been sexually abused or sexually assaulted in any way while enrolled in one of these schools, or any public or private school in California, contact us confidentially today:
Help Us Make Schools Safe for All Children
We are committed to preventing school sexual abuse, where such incidents are unfortunately still prevalent. By creating a safe environment for students, we empower parents and educators to recognize and report sexual harassment effectively. Our approach involves educating adults and students alike about the signs of sexual abuse and the typical behaviors of an abuser. We focus on prevention strategies to ensure these incidents do not occur, supporting survivors with the care and respect they deserve. This collaborative effort can help make primary and secondary schools a sanctuary where every person can feel secure and protected.
If you experienced sexual abuse by an employee or volunteer while participating in school, please visit our school section or contact us to explore your rights.