EspañolTaylor Risner (Full Name: Taylor Dean Risner), Teacher’s Aide For Special Needs Children, Arrested By Los Alamitos Police Department In Connection With Child Explotation Case
LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2023) – A 20-year-old teacher’s aide identified as Taylor Risner has been arrested on numerous child sexual abuse and exploitation charges.
The Los Alamitos Police Department made their arrest in June after they got a call regarding a welfare check on a missing girl from Burlington County, New Jersey. Taylor Risner is facing numerous charges including luring a child for sex and meeting a minor for sex.
The 20-year-old is also facing charges for possession of child pornography, manufacturing child pornography and statutory rape. Investigators in New Jersey located the girl who they believe was the victim of child sex crimes.
The defendant is also suspected of victimizing another minor in New Jersey. Taylor Risner was previously employed as a teacher’s aide for Gledhill Elementary in North Hills.
Many of the children that he worked with were non-verbal autistic. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Childhood Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse remains prevalent all over the United States and the rest of the world. According to the Industrial Psychiatry Journal, “The global figures of prevalence of CSA are mind-boggling. In 2002, the WHO estimated that worldwide 150 million females and 73 million males under the age of 18 years suffered CSA.” Children with special needs or who are non-verbal are especially vulnerable to childhood sexual abuse. There are many other factors that could increase the likelihood of victimization.
- Children are more likely to be victimized when they come from a stressful home environment.
- Children who were the previous victims of domestic abuse are more likely to be re-victimized.
- Children with low self-esteem are also more likely to become victims.
Under California Penal Code 288(a), it is illegal for any adult in California to engage in lewd conduct with a child. Pursuant to California Penal Code 311.11(a), every person who knowingly possesses or controls child pornography is guilty of a crime. Teachers in California are mandated reporters. They have a legal obligation to report suspicious behavior of other teachers or school employees. When a teacher fails to report reasonably suspected instances of child sexual abuse, they could also be found guilty of a crime.
Liability for childhood sexual abuse incidents could extend to a school district. Schools must thoroughly vet prospective employees and properly monitor the chilkdren in their care. Consider, for example, Taylor v. Oakland Scavenger Co., 17 Cal. 2d 594 [110 P.2d 1044], “It is the duty of the school authorities to supervise at all times the conduct of the children on the school grounds and to enforce those rules and regulations necessary to their protection.” There are a number of steps that should be taken after any suspected instance of teacher sexual abuse.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A police report should be created.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
- An experienced teacher sexual abuse attorney should be consulted.
Sexual abuse is one of the most harmful and destructive things that most children will ever go through. To add insult to injury, schools will often deny liability when one of their employees abuses a child. It is important that abuse victims understand that they do have rights. The family of any child that is sexually abused by a school employee may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims
We at the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP extend our best wishes to the families of all of the children who may have been victimized by Taylor Risner. Every person is certainly entitled to a fair trial. But the accusations of the Los Alamitos Police Department are still extremely disturbing to say the least. Any person that may have more information about these allegations should reach out to investigators.
Have you or someone that you care about been the victim of childhood sexual abuse? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of highly experienced Los Angeles teacher sexual abuse attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that sexual abusers and the school districts that employ them are held accountable. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
