Rumors, Lies, and Whispers: Classroom Crush or Career Catastrophe

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Teachers and others caught in false allegation misconduct are facing the decimation of their careers. This book is a survival plan for teachers, school administrators, and others working with young people. It details both proactive and reactive measures that the accused should know in the event of an allegation. This book will help them to know and to protect their rights. No one knows how many careers have been ended by students who intend retribution for reasons as varied as extortion, revenge, misplaced affection, or sheer malice. No data or studies have documented the extent of the problem. A few experts say false allegations never happen; others say it rarely happens. Yet false allegations are all too common. Educators and other professionals who work with young people know that such allegations can be career killers, yet their ruined lives often become silent statistics due to the stigma of shame surrounding the charges. This book looks at relevant law, policies, criminal investigation procedures, and problem behavior, offering an informative and easy-to-use guide that will assist practitioners, administrators, and anyone beginning a career with children and youth.

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"All audiences need to read this text. It is a topic that is ignored or misunderstood by educators at all levels. This lack of knowledge may lead to horrible consequences for the uninformed. The text is accurate. As a teacher, principal and employee of the regional office of education, I know the information is accurate, up to date and of critical importance."-Charles Fabish Assistant Superintendent Peoria County School District (Ret.)
"Dr. Manos' much needed strongly pro-employee book provides a road map to address the "silent statistic" of teachers forced out of their chosen profession based upon unsubstantiated claims of sexual misconduct and abuse toward students. Too many promising careers have been lost based upon the claims of improper conduct by male and female "lolita" students. Dr. Manos' book attacks this issue directly and provides guidance to employees of a proactive and preventive process that empowers the employee accused of such conduct rather than experiencing paralyzing behavior. I recommend this book with all its "no holds barred" approach to all aspects and members of the education community. Clearly this book is a necessary tool to help fight a very serious and challenging problem that for too long has been cloaked in darkness and avoidance."-Sandra J. Holman Employment/Education Union Attorney
"Good practical information for educators. This text applies to practitioners, as well as students. This is an issue that is very difficult to handle especially once the media gets a hold of it. The case studies are a nice touch for professors to use with students."-Dr. Bill Shula Principal, St. Francis De Sales School Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati
"Rarely, if ever, during the entire course of instruction in college was I made aware of the pitfalls concerning false allegations of sexual misconduct. Only brief mention of the problem was given during my training as a D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Officer. This book should be required reading in every university and D.A.R.E. Officer training."-William A.R. Maddox Illinois D.A.R.E. Officers Association, Founding President
"The text is powerful. This is just the tip of the iceberg. False accusations are becoming the rule--not the exception. Everyone must understand the problem to try to find a solution. This text is right on target."-Terry Knapp American Federation of Teachers, Vice President of Illinois
"This book hits the nail on the head. Going into education is like being a tight-ropewalker without a net. I think the book shows what a lose-lose situation you are in if charged with improper sexual conduct. It helps to show how you are literally all alone. Anyone who plans to enter the classroom or is currently in the classroom should read this book....Experienced educators like myself need to know this information."-Graylin McLeod Assistant Principal, Middle School Veteran High School Teacher

Author Bio

Mary Ann Manos, a 30-year veteran of the classrom is presently Director, Bradley University Institute for Gifted and Talented Youth.