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In reply to the discussion: Mentally challenged girl, 15, 'gang raped under her desk during class as teacher did NOTHING' [View all]exboyfil
(18,366 posts)Dear Friends,
You may be aware, a newspaper has recently reported on an alleged incident from May 2012 at a high school run by the Martin De Porres School known formerly as the Martin de Porres Academy for Career Development. This school, which was consolidated with the Martin De Porres High School (Rosedale) moved to the Rockaways in September 2012. We serve special needs teenagers who have serious emotional, psychological, social and behavioral problems, and whose needs have not been met within New York City Department of Educations special education programs.
We hold our teachersindeed all our staffto a high standard. Therefore, as soon as we learned about the allegations, we conducted an internal investigation. As a result of our investigation, the teacher was fired. We also cooperated fully with detectives from Nassau County who advised us that no charges would be filed against the alleged assailants.
Our Martin De Porres community is a family. We have seen your children through some difficult times, and we have watched with pride as they evolve into responsible adults. I want to assure you that their safety and well-being is our top priority.
Edward Dana
Executive Director
It appears to be a Catholic school (A Lasallian Educational Community)