CONCLUSION

This chapter provides the “big picture” of adult sexual misconduct (ASM) as it occurs in school districts across the country. With this understanding of the behaviors that characterize ASM, its effects on students, and the approaches used by perpetrators to exploit children, the reader is equipped to move on to subsequent chapters. Specific guidance follows to assist school officials in the development of policies and procedures to prevent ASM through informed hiring practices and staff training. Information is presented on dealing with online technologies in the school setting, including maximizing their usefulness for educational purposes and minimizing their capacity for harm within this context. In addition, Federal programs and resources are described that can promote ASM awareness to reduce the incidence of sexual victimization of children.