"At least one child in every class in Germany is affected by sexual abuse perpetrated by teachers, other school staff, or fellow students, often with serious consequences for their lives and careers. That's the estimate put forward by Independent Commission for the Investigation of Child Sexual Abuse. A study by the Commission shows that students who suffer sexual abuse in schools are routinely failed by the school system."
"The authors of the study evaluated 133 reports and hearings from survivors who experienced sexual abuse at a school between 1949 and 2010. Nearly 80% of the victims were female. The vast majority of perpetrators were male, in both cases of abuse by peers and by teachers. Nearly 70% of the victims whose cases were evaluated in the study suspect that other people at the school were aware of the sexual abuse."
At least one child in every class in Germany is affected by sexual abuse perpetrated by teachers, other school staff, or fellow students, with serious consequences for lives and careers. Evaluated material included 133 reports and hearings from survivors who experienced abuse in schools between 1949 and 2010. Nearly 80% of victims were female and the vast majority of perpetrators were male in both peer and teacher abuse. Nearly 70% of victims suspect other school personnel were aware. Bystanders often prioritized collegiality and reputation over child protection. Victims developed avoidance strategies such as skipping school or repeating a grade and faced difficulty obtaining competent help and support.
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