EspañolBrittny Jaramillo, of Indio, Accused of Inappropriate Contact Involving Minor Student
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (October 22, 2026) – A 26-year-old Riverside County woman identified as Brittny Jaramillo has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student at a Coachella school.
Riverside County sheriff’s office officials are saying that an investigation began on October 8 after deputies received a report about inappropriate contact involving an employee and a student.
Investigators did not identify the specific school involved in the allegations. However, NOVA Academy Early College High School does match reporting by the sheriff’s office.
Due to the nature of the allegations, the Special Victims Unit took over the investigation. Brittny Jaramillo was arrested on October 22 during a traffic stop in Indio.
Detectives searched her property in an attempt to find evidence. A full investigation into the charges remains ongoing at this time.
The defendant has since been booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center.
Liability for Riverside County Sexual Abuse
California law requires that schools adequately supervise the students in their care at all times to protect them from foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protecting them against sexual abuse at the hands of other school employees. Under Government Code § 815.2, a school district could be held legally responsible for the negligent action of their employees who are acting within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a school may have negligently hired, retained, or supervised an employee who posed a danger to children. Courts will take into consideration numerous factors when evaluating liability for any instance of sexual abuse at a school.
- Prior Complaints: Courts will take into consideration whether administrators received prior complaints about the defendant or were aware of inappropriate communications.
- Screening: Courts will review what screening measures a school took when they hired someone accused of abuse.
- School Policies: Courts will also look into school policies related to monitoring, private meetings and isolated spaces.
- Complaint Response: Courts will review what actions a school took in response to complaints.
When a school fails to take reasonable measures to supervise students and protect them against likely sources of harm, this could serve as evidence of negligence. Consider, for example, C.A. v. William S. Hart Union High School District, 53 Cal.4th 861 (2012). That case involved a student who was allegedly harassed and abused by a school guidance counselor. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the school district knew or should’ve known about the counselor’s propensity to harm students. They argued that the school should be liable for negligently hiring and retaining that employee.
Preventing Sexual Abuse and Seeking Accountability
Sexual abuse in schools remains a major issue across California and the United States. In its May 2024 overview, the Centers for Disease Control estimated that nearly 90% of all instances of sexual abuse involving children involve someone that is known and trusted by the child or their family. Despite this, schools often fail to consider the very real possibility that the people trusted to care for their children could become major sources of harm. What follows are some of the ways that schools can protect students from sexual abuse.
- Boundaries: Schools should set firm boundaries with respect to conduct between workers and students.
- Staff Training: Schools should train all staff to recognize grooming, boundary violations, and other signs that abuse is taking place.
- Investigations: Schools should thoroughly investigate any complaints of misconduct.
- Student Support: Schools should do everything in their power to support students who disclose inappropriate conduct.
A child’s safety should always remain top priority when they are on school grounds. Unfortunately, this is routinely not the case. Students are routinely exposed to a variety of harmful conduct by both students and school faculty. To make matters worse, schools are not likely to accept responsibility if one of their employees sexually abuses a student. This is why it is so important that these incidents are thoroughly investigated by an outside party. The family of any child sexually abused in a school setting is able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating Riverside County Sexual Abuse
We at the Carrillo Law Firm are very concerned to hear about the allegations involving Brittny Jaramillo. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough review into the potential scope of the misconduct. Many important safety questions have yet to be addressed.
Has your child been sexually abused at a school in Riverside County? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of experienced sexual abuse attorneys is here to support you. We have consistently achieved some of the highest verdicts and settlements for the victims of sexual abuse across California. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help in your unique situation, we are here to support you. You can contact us anytime at 626-799-9375.
