Abuse Uncovered

Senator Demands State Investigation into Restraint and Seclusion at Frederick County Schools

Parents file lawsuit claiming Detroit school staff abused their children, some with special needs

'The proof is here': Lawsuit claims CPS teacher used ruler to hit students with special needs

Frederick County Public Schools unnecessarily and repeatedly secluded and restrained students with disabilities, violating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Maryland, 2022).

'The proof is here': Lawsuit claims CPS teacher used ruler to hit students with special needs

Parents file lawsuit claiming Detroit school staff abused their children, some with special needs

'The proof is here': Lawsuit claims CPS teacher used ruler to hit students with special needs

A teacher at Whistler Elementary School physically and verbally abused students with special needs, including hitting them with rulers and using derogatory language (Illinois, 2023).

Parents file lawsuit claiming Detroit school staff abused their children, some with special needs

Colorado school district agrees to $16 million settlement in child abuse lawsuit, victim's mom says her "family will never be the same"

The lawsuit alleges students were improperly restrained in specialized chairs meant to improve posture for wheelchair users, and one parent claimed their child was choked (Michigan, 2023).

Colorado school district agrees to settlement in child abuse lawsuit.

Colorado school district agrees to $16 million settlement in child abuse lawsuit, victim's mom says her "family will never be the same"

A former paraprofessional was convicted of abusing autistic students, including hitting and verbally assaulting them (Texas, 2024).

Disability Rights PA Investigation Finds Abuse, Neglect and Discrimination Against Autistic Students in Central Bucks School District

Colorado school district agrees to $16 million settlement in child abuse lawsuit, victim's mom says her "family will never be the same"

Disability Rights PA Investigation Finds Abuse, Neglect and Discrimination Against Autistic Students in Central Bucks School District

Students with autism at Jamison Elementary School were subjected to abuse, including improper restraints, and that the school district failed to act on reports of misconduct (Philadelphia, 2025).

Former Del. middle school principal pleads guilty to raping child for 4 years

Colorado school district agrees to $16 million settlement in child abuse lawsuit, victim's mom says her "family will never be the same"

Disability Rights PA Investigation Finds Abuse, Neglect and Discrimination Against Autistic Students in Central Bucks School District

Tasha Purnell pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree rape. The abuse occurred between 2010 and 2014 with a minor under the age of 16 while she was a teacher (Delaware, 2025).

Former students sue S.F. Waldorf School, saying tutor sexually assaulted them

Neglect at Boarding School for Autistic Youth Left a Student With Vision Loss, Lawsuit Alleges

Two former students sued the San Francisco Waldorf School, alleging that a tutor sexually abused them and that the school failed to act on signs of misconduct (California, 2025).

Neglect at Boarding School for Autistic Youth Left a Student With Vision Loss, Lawsuit Alleges

After attending Shrub Oak International School, Cian Roy, a young man with autism and intellectual disabilities, suffered a severe and permanent eye injury allegedly due to staff neglect and failure to follow his behavioral safety plan (New York, 2024).

East Hartford mother says school illegally restrained 6-year-old son with autism

Neglect at Boarding School for Autistic Youth Left a Student With Vision Loss, Lawsuit Alleges

East Hartford mother says school illegally restrained 6-year-old son with autism

6-year-old autistic student at Woodland School was subjected to repeated and inappropriate physical restraints using an unapproved technique called the "corner hold," causing significant emotional and physical harm (Connecticut, 2024).

It is disheartening to learn of incidents where those entrusted with the well-being of children fall short of their responsibilities. We stand firmly against actions that compromise the emotional and mental well-being of special needs students.

Fear of retaliation keeps students from speaking up, even in the face of life-threatening abuse.

Together, we can create a society where every child, regardless of their abilities, is treated with dignity and respect. We must actively work towards a future where no child faces harm, and every learning environment is a haven of acceptance.

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