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Shelley Rutledge Rich RobisonSIRC Coordinator Juvenile PO SupervisorSalem-Keizer Public Schools Polk Co. Juvenile Dept.

Sex Offenders in the Schools

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AgendaFacts & FiguresRisk FactorsSexual Misconduct Through a Threat Response Lens

Differential Response

Safety Planning Considerations

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In a 2009 study of 13,471 juvenile sex offender cases revealed that in 88.2% of reported incidents, the victim was either a family member or acquaintance.Although public

awareness and education about sexual

offenses has increased,

victim surveys

indicate that between 2005-2010, 64% of such incidents went unreported.

Facts & Figures

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Facts & FiguresDespite the increase in media publicity of sexual crimes, the total rate of sexual violence committed against females age 12 or older declined 58% between 1995 and 2010.

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Recidivism rates for youth who sexually offend remain relatively low when compared to other offenses.Fiscal year 2013 – 36 month follow up on juvenile sex offenders under OYA supervision:

SO Probation youth –

7.4% recidivism

(person crimes = 21.7% / property crimes = 20.4%)

SO Parole youth – 11.1% recidivism

(person crimes = 31.4% / property crimes = 35.5%)

Facts & Figures

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Potentially Misleading Risk FactorsUse of force/violence in offendingNeglect or abuse during childhood

Sexual abuse during childhood

Loneliness

Low self-esteem

Lack of victim empathy

Denial of sexual crime

Low motivation for treatment at intake

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Factors Associated with Recidivism Among Sexual OffendersThe strongest predictors of sexual recidivism:

Sexual deviancy (deviant sexual interests and sexual preoccupation)

Antisocial orientation (antisocial personality, antisocial traits, history of rule violations, general self-regulation problems)

Significant relationship

to sexual recidivism:Sexual attitudes

Intimacy deficits (conflicts in intimate relationships and emotional identification with children)

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Youth remains contained until a psycho-sexual evaluation can be completed to assist in determining community risk level and identify potential alternative placement options.A team is assembled to gather information and develop safety plans. Youth abides by safety plan(s) throughout course of adjudication and/or supervision.Modifications are made as treatment progress allows and key members of the “team” are consulted.

In a “Perfect” World…

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“Worst Case” ScenarioYouth is not contained prior to any evaluations being completed. A team is hastily assembled to conduct generic safety planning.

Agencies are contacted

by victim’s parents demanding action be taken to protect victim or siblings of victim attending the same school.

Youth struggles to comply with safety

plan and ends up back in detention.

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Evolution of Sexual Misconduct Threat Response Paradigm

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Why

is education based threat response critical?

Everyone has a duty to provide for community

safety

Shared ownership. Shared responsibility. Decreased liability.

Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency

Interventions and management strategies that fit the situation and accurately address identified risks

Promotes observation and supervision

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Sexual Incident Response Committee (SIRC)Enable schools to: I

dentify students with sexual misconduct issues

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evelop comprehensive supervision plans

Access consultation and community resources when necessaryManage liability around educating a potentially dangerous population

Mobilize resources/services for students with sexual misconduct issues and their families

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Sexual Incident Response Committee (SIRC)Improve school/community safetyHelp to manage the flow of information from outside entities:

OYA Parole/Probation

County Probation

ORS

419A.305 –DA School Notification

Juvenile Psychiatric Review

Board

District Attorney’s Office/SBU 12 Committee

Local agencies providing sex offender treatment

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SRO to determine if event is illegal & contact DHS if appropriate

Illegal

Not Illegal

Law Enforcement

Incoming Students

ORS 419A.305

OYA

Juvenile

Department

Law

Enforcement

District Attorney

SBU 12 Committee

Juvenile PSRB

Sexual Misconduct Treatment Programs

Police Report

Referral

Release

Custody

Adjudication

Level 1 Screening

Site Team

Administrator

Counselor

Law Enforcement (SRO)

Other sources as available

SRO Examines Event

SRO Conducts Investigation

Team Makes Determination

Team Responds to Event

Determines need for Level 2

NO

YES

SALEM KEIZER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sexual Incident Response Committee (SIRC)

Systems Flow Chart

Plan / Recommendations

Increase supervision

Monitoring

Intervention

Placement

Referral

Response:

Document

Talk w/Parents

Talk w/Student

Administrative Action

SIRC Level 2 InvestigationSite Team (Facilitator)Salem Keizer School DistrictWillamette ESD Marion County District AttorneyMarion County Sheriff’s OfficeSalem Police DepartmentKeizer Police DepartmentMarion County Mental HealthPolk County Mental Health Marion County Juvenile Dept. Polk County Juvenile Dept.Oregon Youth AuthorityLiberty HouseNew SolutionsMarion County D.D. ServicesDepartment Human Services

Safety Plan developed by Level 1 team with help from Level 2 Facilitator

Normative Event?Peer to PeerIsolatedIncident Details

EVENT

Level 2 Facilitator

Helps Develop Safety Plan

Referring Agent to

Level 2

Gathers Additional Information

Provides monitoring of safety plan

Information Sharing

Community

Resource

s

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Non-adjudicated Students

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County Juvenile Department

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Oregon Youth Authority

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Sexual Behavior ContinuumFlirting/Sexual Harassment

Public kissing/hugging

Peeping

Sexual talk/drawing/gesturing

Frotteurism

toward an object

Public masturbation

Exposing sexual parts

Over the clothes sexual touching

Frotteurism

toward a person

Under the clothes non-penetrative genital touching

Penetrative genital touching (oral, anal, vaginal)

Penetrative sex (oral, anal, vaginal)

Consider Age and Force as factors

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Normative v Non-Normative Lens

Normative

Non-Normative

Normative Affection

Sexually Normative but Inappropriate

Sexually Concerning

Illegal Sexual Behavior

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Safety Planning: Dynamics to Consider

Peer to peer

Mixed

aged

Gender Cognitive ability Developmental ability

Social Status

Incident Details

Coercive

Isolated event or pattern

Impulsive v

planful

Non-normative vs normative sexual behavior

Confusion

Power Imbalance

Use of a weapon

Discomfort

Grooming

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Safety Planning: To and From SchoolConsider need for door to doorEscorted to and from busEscorted to and from office

In the event that the student walks to school or is transported by parents

Bus supervision

Assigned seating

Peer dynamicsCamera surveillance

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Lunch/Breaks/Recess/AssemblyHands above the tableBe wary of hiding spotsBe thoughtful about seatingSeating AssignmentNear supervisionAway from potential targets

Bathroom use

Single stall

Bathroom clears

Safety Planning:

Areas to Watch

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After School ActivitiesGoodness of fit with safety needs & activityBe thoughtful about the environmentIs there a need to change clothesAcademic Restrictions (peer mentoring, school jobs)Technology

Safety Planning:

Areas to Watch

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Rich Robison:

robison.richard@co.polk.or.us

Shelley Rutledge:

rutledge_shelley@salkeiz.k12.or.us