Across the US, the number of teachers accused of sexual crimes against students is on the rise. In fact, according to some estimates, educator sexual misconduct has increased ten times more in one year than clergy abuse has over five decades.

These claims include sending lewd material to underage students, engaging in sexual affairs—both on and off campus—and criminal sexual assault. These allegations have serious consequences for New Jersey educators, destroying relationships, career opportunities, and professional licenses—sometimes even before they have a chance to stand trial.

If someone has accused you of sex crimes against a minor in New Jersey, we want to hear from you. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 1(888) 535-3686 or contact us online, and let the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team help defend your rights during this evolving process.

Claims of Educator Sexual Misconduct in New Jersey Are Also on the Rise

• A look at the 2024 calendar year tells us that New Jersey is no exception to the uptick in educator sexual misconduct . So far, notable arrests have included: January : a Monmouth County elementary school teacher and coach is accused of offering cash for sex and sending explicit material of himself to someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
• February : a Pompton Plains married art teacher is accused of sexually assaulting her student multiple times.
• February : a married teacher in Rockaway is arrested for sexually molesting a student over a decade ago.
• March : a public school custodian is accused and arrested for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.
• April : a middle school teacher in Middlesex County is charged with the sexual assault of a former student and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
• April : a teacher working in Mercer County is arrested for meeting with a student to engage in sexual activities at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area.
• May : a teacher in North Jersey is accused of criminal sexual contact with a student and charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact.
• June : an 8 ^th -grade Monmouth County special education teacher is charged with aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment.
• July : another Monmouth County teacher is arrested for engaging in sexual acts and sending sexually explicit content to a student earlier this year and another in 2017.

The charges in these arrests range from child sexual abuse , criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and, in some cases, witness tampering.

Consequences for Educator Sexual Misconduct

Even without a conviction, allegations of sexual misconduct with a student can have severe consequences for an educator. Some of these include:

• Termination of employment
• Loss of professional licensure
• Loss of future career opportunities
• Professional reputation damages
• Social stigma and isolation
• Public ridicule
• Mental health impact
• Criminal conviction and sentencing
• Sex offender registration

These consequences have long-reaching effects and can affect your personal and professional standing even before you stand trial. With so much at stake, it is critical to have a New Jersey criminal defense attorney you trust.

An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help

If you've been accused of educator sexual misconduct in New Jersey, we want to hear from you. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 1(888) 535-3686 or contact us online, and let the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team help tell your side of the story and fight for your rights and future.