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substitute teacher at alternative school at bookbinder charged with sexual assault
Published: February 24, 2021
By: Janean Cuffee
Last Updated on February 26, 2021

Substitute Teacher at Alternative School at Bookbinder Charged for Sexually Assaulting a Student

According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, a substitute teacher at the Alternative School at Bookbinder has been charged with sexual assault.

Kameelah Kareem, 41-years-old, was charged for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student. In addition to sexual assault, Kareem has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The investigation began after authorities discovered Kareem had assaulted a student multiple times during the 2019-20 school year.

Kareem was arrested, taken into custody, and released after her hearing. No other details have been released.

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Legal Rights of Victims Sexually Assaulted by a Substitute Teacher

Attorney contributor Brian Kent has represented numerous victims of sexual abuse in civil lawsuits. Below are Brian's thoughts on the legal options available to victims who a school employee has sexually abused:

"Schools must provide a safe environment to students and try their best to protect them. Sadly, across the country, predators target schools and attempt to place themselves in positions of power. These predators exploit their power to abuse students they are meant to keep safe. When a teacher sexually abuses a student, both the teacher and negligent third parties must be prosecuted."

"If schools fail to ensure the safety of students through ample security measures, the school and the administration may be considered negligent. Some cases of sexual abuse only occur as a result of negligence by the school. An example of negligence is ignoring previous sexual misconduct complaints. In cases of negligence, victims of sex abuse and their families may have grounds for a civil lawsuit."

Sources:

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Editor: Janean is an NYU Applied Psychology major with a double minor in history and sociology. As a NY native, she focuses on highlighting important legal news regarding violence, assaults, and social justice cases. Contact Janean: Janean@legalherald.com This article was fact checked prior to publishing by this author to ensure compliance with our rigorous editorial standards. We will only use authoritative sources. Our values compel us to provide only trustworthy information. If you find an error, please contact us.
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