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Being Abused by a Teacher

by Summer
(Hawaii)

My teacher hits me and my friend. He twisted my friend's arm while we were preparing for a play, then he squeezed mine so tight that he could feel my bone. I was just asking him a simple question about where I should sit during the play, and he dragged me by my arm (that he was squeezing) and slammed me down on a chair next to my friend. Then he smiled. My whole class saw this, but I don't think they should tell on him for me.

My friend and I have been though other episodes with him (he touched her shirt right where her chest is, he does stuff like that to me and her all the time). He talks about s*x all the time, too. I am scared to tell the principal because my teacher is really scary and the principal thinks he is a nice guy and always supports my teacher and backs him up.

My friend sobs all the time about what he does. It can't go on. I don't think my principal will take us seriously, and I am scared. What do I do???????? I need help ASAP before matters get worse. (If they even can). Please help me, I'm 12 years old and I'm helpless.

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Mar 01, 2008
 You are NOT helpless...
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

Summer, there are others besides your principal to report this to. You can tell a parent, a trusted adult, or better yet, you can report this yourself. For the Island of Oahu, the 24-hour number to contact to report abuse is 808-832-5300. You and your friends do not have to continue to live with abuse at the hands of your teacher.

I also urge you to contact Child Help at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). They are staffed 24/7 with professionally trained counsellors who will listen to you. They are not a reporting agency, although they can help you through the process of reporting; and I strongly recommend you DO report this teacher. He shouldn't be allowed to teach; but if you continue to stay silent, he will continue to teach and the abuse will also continue, and perhaps even escalate.

Summer, I understand your fear, and so does your teacher. He's counting on that fear. He's banking on that fear, knowing that as long as you are afraid of not being believed, he can continue to get away with his abusive actions. But you, Summer, are NOT helpless. You have the power to act. Report this abusive teacher. And keep reporting until you find someone who will help you. You and your friend are worth it.

Darlene Barriere
Violence & Abuse Prevention Educator
Author: On My Own Terms, A Memoir
Mar 01, 2008
 I'm so sorry
by: Francine

Summer, I'm so sorry that your teacher liked to hurt you and your friend. Your teacher sure is a twisted, wretched man who enjoyed the psycholigical and physical pain of others! I'm also sorry that you don't have a good teacher. Well, most of my teachers argue and yell at me, but they haven't done more than that! You and your friend might want to call the police on your so-called teacher because he should've been in prison for the rest of his miserable little unimportant life! He doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as anyone else does! You and your friend might also want to try counselling. Take care, Summer.
Mar 01, 2008
 " TELL SOMEONE!
by: Linda

Summer, if you don't feel that the principal will help you, then tell your parents on this bulling teacher before he does worse. He sounds like a child molester too. Call your school board or tell another teacher you have trust in. Just report this creep to someone so he won't go unpunished. My best to you and good luck to you. You are a brave young woman for asking for help for this abuse that's happening to you and your friend.
Mar 04, 2008
 HELP GRANTED
by: Anonymous

LOOK Thats seriously Wrong!! U havent done anything bad here. There are laws were Teachers are not allowed to even touch the students. Thats why some teachers stay out of play ground punch ups.......so they dont touch the students while breaking them up!! Im 16 years old, Im in year 12. BUT THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN!! Tell the head of your school........Tell your parents!! Tell the world..... if you have bruises, use them as evidence. Your friends is an eye witness, and also a victem! Let your voice be heard! If not refuse to take the teachers classes. UNTIL Somthing is done! Its Sick ppl like that who make our world a bad place to live in!!!
Mar 04, 2008
 Tell sum1
by: Anonymous

Tell someone its not right that this is being done to you and your friend. I mean your only twelve you will have to live with it for the rest of your life it will just keep getting worse if you dont try to stop it.
Anyway hes breaking the law teachers or even an adult that is no relation or any athourity to you whatsoever CAN'T touch you

as soon as you tell someone it will be one step closer to ending

you shouldnt have to live with this XXX
Mar 05, 2008
 i'm trying to help(i think, i hope)
by: Anonymous

hay i think its realli sad wpt the teacher is doing and i hope he gets put away for it becauae its rong if he is doing that to you then you should just report him to the police ....<3

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