WARNING: This story contains disturbing descriptions of child sex abuse. Resources and supports for anyone who has experienced sexual violence can be found at the bottom of this story.
A review of sexual misconduct in P.E.I. schools reveals that school officials were aware of inappropriate behavior by substitute teacher Matthew Craswell before his guilty pleas for sexually touching students. Former chief justice David Jenkins’ investigation found that while Craswell’s actions were deemed inappropriate, they were not recognized as sexual misconduct at the time. Jenkins emphasized the need for broader awareness of early-stage inappropriate conduct to prevent future incidents. The report highlights the school officials’ diligence and appropriate responses based on the information available to them.
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