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Julie Tichon is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student

Julie Tichon (full name: Julie Elizabeth Tichon) of West Lost Angeles High School is accused of having sexual intercourse with a minor

WEST LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (20 September 2024) – A West Los Angeles school guidance counselor named Julie Tichon is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student.

Los Angeles County prosecutors believe the alleged act took place earlier this year. Julie Tichon is accused of three counts of sexual abuse of a minor three years younger than her.

She is also charged with a serious count of oral sex with a person under the age of 18. At the arraignment, the defendant pleaded not guilty.

Julie Tichon faces six years in prison if convicted. The Los Angeles Police Department believes there could be more victims.

The comprehensive investigation is currently still ongoing.

Sexual Abuse Liability in Los Angeles County

Sexual abuse of teachers is still widespread in Los Angeles. Morningstar“The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and former teacher Mark Berndt are named in a civil lawsuit alleging that Berndt sexually abused at least 25 people as children during his tenure at Miramonte Elementary School.” The Carrillo Law Firm has represented numerous victims of sexual abuse at Miramonte Elementary School. Numerous factors can contribute to sexual abuse in a school setting.

  • Sexual abuse is more likely to occur when school leadership is not adequately monitored.
  • Sexual abuse is more likely when students are not adequately supervised.
  • Sexual abuse is more likely when schools do not investigate allegations of misconduct.

All schools have a legal duty to protect students from foreseeable dangers. This includes protecting students from sexual abuse. School officials must provide appropriate supervision of students at all times of the day. They must also enforce any rules and regulations necessary to protect them. If a school fails to protect children from sexual abuse, it can form the basis for a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after every case of sexual abuse in school.

  • Eyewitnesses should be questioned.
  • School records relating to this incident should be retained.
  • An experienced sexual abuse attorney should be contacted.

School sexual abuse can be largely prevented if schools follow safety policies. Among other things, school officials must understand that certain groups are more vulnerable than others. Many cases of school sexual abuse involve young girls. Students with learning disabilities are especially at risk. Any person who is sexually abused by a teacher may be able to obtain some measure of justice through a civil lawsuit.

Investigation into sexual abuse in Los Angeles County schools

We at Carrillo Law Firm, LLP We are deeply concerned about the alleged misconduct of Julie Tichon. All allegations must be thoroughly investigated. We sincerely hope that action will be taken to make this school safer for all students.

Have you or someone close to you been affected by sexual abuse by teachers in Los Angeles County? You may have legal recourse. Our team of sexual abuse lawyers is available to answer any questions you may have. It is very important to us that accident victims know their rights and that those rights are protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need assistance of any kind, we are here for you. You can always reach us at 626-799-9375.

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