In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar talks with researcher Kotomi Yokokura about the critical issue of educator sexual misconduct and the role of electronic communication in these offenses. Yokokura shares her personal motivation and findings from her study, which reveals the alarming prevalence of misconduct, including frequent use of social media and messaging apps for grooming. They discuss the need for clearer policies, better informed consent from parents, and the implications of increased technology use in education post-pandemic. They also highlight the challenges and potential solutions in protecting students both online and offline.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:33 Meet Kotomi Yokokura: Personal Journey and Research
02:58 Understanding Educator Sexual Misconduct
05:07 The Role of Electronic Communication in Misconduct
05:42 Data and Findings from Disciplinary Records
08:54 Characteristics of Offending Educators
14:05 Impact on Students and Parental Awareness
21:31 Policy Recommendations and Future Research
34:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources:
Educator Sexual Misconduct: A Description of Electronic Communication Use; Journal of Child Sexual Abuse; January 2025
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