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Punishing The Victim

Erin Manning passes along this story about a teacher at a Catholic school who was fired, and her children kicked out of the school because her allegedly abusive ex-husband showed up on school property. Excerpt: On April 11, school officials, under Diocese of San Diego letterhead, sent Charlesworth a letter to inform her that the […]

Erin Manning passes along this story about a teacher at a Catholic school who was fired, and her children kicked out of the school because her allegedly abusive ex-husband showed up on school property. Excerpt:

On April 11, school officials, under Diocese of San Diego letterhead, sent Charlesworth a letter to inform her that the “unfortunate and challenging situation” created by her ex-husband would result in her contract’s not being renewed for the upcoming school year.

“In the interest of the safety of the students, faculty and parents at Holy Trinity School, we simply cannot allow you to return to work there or, unfortunately, at any other school in the Diocese,” school officials wrote. “Therefore, you will not receive a teaching agreement for the 2013-2014 school year.”

Erin adds:

I think this is what happens when you let a climate of fear rule everything.  That, and it sends the message that domestic violence victims can be punished for being victims.

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