A student of mine told me that one of my other students once tried to rape a girl. She told me in a confidence and I'm not supposed to tell anyone, but I can't NOT do anything about this. This guy needs help and we (teachers) must be on the look out for this type of behavior. So, what now? I can`t confront him with it, don`t know if anyone could really. Do I tell the principal, the counsellor, the psychologist...? Help!
2007-02-22 01:01:30 · 4 answers · asked by Miss T 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Report it, the student is under 18 I'm assuming, in which case you are OBLIGATED to tell your superiors and let them do something about it. You'd be saving your self by not losing your job if this ever gets out, the girl who could've been raped, and would be putting away the scum that is the boy who planned it. Tell the principal or AP, don't hesitate.
2007-02-22 01:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Larry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law you have to report what the student told you. As a teacher you are obligated. I would tell the principle so that the principal can hold a meeting between them, you, and the student's parents. This is a very serious accusation that should be taken with extreme caution.
I know that the student told you that in confidence, but the right thing to do is to help the student that may be in harm. Good luck.
2007-02-22 01:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by James C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, this isn't really a choice. You are obligated to pass this information on because the student broke the law. Not passing the information on to the powers above you is like seeing signs a student has been abused and not passing it on. It's unethical--since as a teacher one goal is to create a safe learning environment for your students and to help them be responsible people--and it could mean your license.
That said, you obviously care about your kids, and want to handle this with tact. Take it to the counselor, who is more likely to approach it in a helpful (rather than punitive) way, and will know all the resources out there for the student who knows about the rape and for the student who attempted it.
2007-02-22 04:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by avast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It your job to tell someone- We the teachers have the right to help any any student in need.
2007-02-22 11:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋