UCLA Child Care Teacher Arrested – Suspicion of Child Sex Abuse
A long-time UCLA child care teacher was arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse. The childcare teacher, Christopher Rodriguez, worked in the UCLA Child Care Center and was part of the Early Care and Education Department. He was arrested by the UCLA Police Department. Rodriguez was put on administrative leave immediately following reports of suspected abuse made to the department by observers, which likely included other employees.
If you know someone who was the victim of child sexual abuse or if your child was harmed by sexual abuse, speaking with a California child sexual abuse attorney at Beck Law P.C. can help you learn more about your legal options.
UCLA Child Care Center
The UCLA Child Care Center is a childcare facility available only to families and community members who are associated with UCLA. The child care center employs teachers and others to assist in the daily care needs of young children. The UCLA Wasserman Dean and Professor Christina Christie sent a letter to parents to inform them of the teacher’s arrest. The memo said, in part, that the staff reported child care teacher Christopher Rodriguez to the appropriate agencies immediately.
Where Did Mr. Rodriguez Work with Children?
Mr. Rodriguez is a long-time employee of UCLA’s childcare facilities. From 1999 to 2001, he was based at the Krieger Center. From 2001 to 2020, he was based at the University Village ECE Center. Then, he was again based at the Krieger Center from 2020 until he was placed on leave as a result of the arrest and charges. The childcare facilities have taken precautionary steps, including changing the gate entry code and providing additional training and reminders to teachers regarding the reporting of incidents. The school has also provided an increased patrol of the campus.
Support and Assistance
UCLA provides support and assistance for families who are affected by this situation. They have a team of dedicated child psychologists available to meet with students and families. They also remind everyone of the availability of the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-4673. The hotline is part of RAINN, the rape, abuse & incest national network. RAINN.org provides information and support for survivors and is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States. RAINN partners with more than 1,000 sexual assault service providers across the country.
What Happens Next in This Case?
In this case, the alleged perpetrator has been arrested. Police will conduct extensive investigations into the allegations of child sexual abuse. The police have not yet announced charges in the case. As of this time, the report indicates sexual abuse of at least one child.
However, the investigations may provide further evidence of additional victims. If you believe that your child was a victim of child sexual abuse, you should immediately report it to the police.
Victims of child sexual abuse have the right to take legal action against the perpetrator and the organization. A victim may be owed compensation for the abuse and the resulting trauma that could potentially pose lifelong emotional and psychological issues.
If you or a loved one is the victim of child sexual abuse, don’t delay. Contact our California child sexual abuse lawyer at Beck Law at (707) 576-7175 for a confidential consultation to discuss the details of your situation.
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