Sex offenders commonly exploit positions of authority or trust—such as pastors, teachers, coaches, school staff, and other adults with access—to gain access to and victimize children.
high
behavioral
Abusers often seek roles that provide proximity to children and social deference that facilitates access and concealment.
School safety guidance generally discourages conducting body searches of young children without reliable information indicating a need, and advises staff to exercise caution before searching students.
high
procedural
Describes a commonly stated school-safety practice regarding searches of young students.