Retired London principal charged in alleged historical sex assault
A retired teacher and principal with the Thames Valley District school board is charged in an alleged historical sexual assault. Murray MacDonald, 67, is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday in London on a sexual assault charge. MacDonald is alleged to have sexually assaulted the complainant, whose identity is protected under a publication […]
Warning Signs of Grooming at School
Grooming is when a perpetrator builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust as a way to commit sexual abuse. They are manipulative behaviours used to coerce them to agree to the abuse, and reduce the risk of being caught. Perpetrators may begin with special attention, tickling, giving gifts, or taking a […]
Staying Safe at School: Reporting Sexual Assault
As the new school year begins, we expect that there are safety procedures in place to protect the students from sexual abuse by educators and authority figures. Research found that about 27% of Canadians over age 15 have experienced childhood victimization, that is at least one instance of physical or sexual abuse by an adult […]