Teachers Using Tech to Cross the Line

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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