Allegations of Sex Abuse or Assault by Chicago Public School Staff Up 12% Over Last Year According to Lawyers
According to the Sexual Allegations Unit for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), there have been at least 308 new cases of sexual abuse or assault opened this year against CPS staff, representing a 12% increase over last year.
The Sexual Allegations Unit said 308 new cases have been opened.
“Beyond the volume of complaints we have also seen more serious allegations,” said Amber Nesbitt, CPS deputy inspector general. “So just in 2024, actually as of this morning, we are at 21 staff members have been pulled or blocked compared to nine last year.”
“That tells me we are moving in the right direction, that people are less afraid to come forward or people know to come forward,” said Cass Casper,
