In a recent incident, Dulce Flores, a 33-year-old Spanish teacher at Riverbank High School near Modesto, California, was arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student in 2023. The investigation began after a school official received information about the alleged misconduct, leading to Flores being placed on administrative leave.
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The Riverbank Unified School District is cooperating with law enforcement to address the situation and minimize disruption to students’ education. Flores was booked into Stanislaus County Jail with bail set at $20,000. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, with further details pending from the district attorney’s office.
This case is part of a concerning trend of similar incidents across the United States. For example, in Indiana, 31-year-old math teacher Brittany Fortinberry was charged with multiple counts of sexual misconduct involving minors, including sending explicit messages and engaging in sexual acts with students. These incidents highlight the critical need for stringent safeguards and vigilant monitoring within educational environments to protect students from potential exploitation.
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For a detailed news report on the Riverbank High School incident, you can watch the following video:
