Lawrence Hebron
for Redlands Unified School District Trustee, Area 3

RUSD and Sex Abuse.

 

The sexual abuse of children in our schools is a shameful reality of life in modern America.  Sadly, the Redlands Unified School District has one of the worst reputations in the country.  It’s so bad that RUSD was featured as a prime offender in an episode of CBS Reports. CBS found that between 1999 and 2022 there have been 50 students from the Redlands Unified School District who have accused more than 25 teachers of sexual misconduct.  According to a recent article published by the Inland Empire News Group, the Redlands Unified School District has paid over $45.5 million to settle sexual abuse lawsuits with former students.  A main reason for such a high amount is that Redlands officials have often covered for offending teachers.

 

Let me be clear: my priority will always be our children.  Any predators who intend to victimize our children can count on an unrelenting enemy in me.