Organizational Betrayal

Organizational Betrayal by Charol Shakeshaft explores the widespread issue of sexual misconduct by educators in U.S. K–12 schools, emphasizing how school cultures and structures can sometimes enable abuse. Drawing on decades of research, the book offers practical strategies for prevention, such as training community members to recognize warning signs and understanding the difference between appropriate teaching and misconduct. It calls for a system-wide approach to protect students and foster safer school environments.