OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Christine Paduch of Howell, a special education teacher in Old Bridge, has been accused of "aggressively grabbing" an eight-year-old student in her class, Middlesex County police authorities said.
Paduch, 42, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child on Monday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Chief Donald Fritz Jr. of the Old Bridge Police Department announced on Wednesday.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, Paduch on April 12, during school hours, "grabbed the victim (her student) in an aggressive manner with two hands on the victim's wrist and leg and threw the victim under her desk."
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Also, the affidavit says the special-needs student, age 8, said he was forced to wear his sweatshirt "backwards over his face."
The incident took place at Madison Park Elementary School in Old Bridge, police said.
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Two staff members witnessed the incident, the affidavit says. The child had injuries to his arm and these were photographed, the documents say.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office was contacted by the state Department of Child Protection on April 13, court documents say.
Detective Ryan Hall of the Old Bridge Police Department and Detective Oscar Ayala of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office conducted an investigation of the allegations, the prosecutor's office said.
Paduch was arrested April 17 without incident and charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
On April 18, Paduch had her initial appearance before Superior Court Judge Craig Corson, and was released from custody with conditions, the prosecutor's office said.
Authorities said the investigation is active and anyone with information is asked to call Hall of the Old Bridge Police Department at 732-721-5600, ext 3202, or Ayala of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-4194.
Identify harsh physical punishments or violent outbursts.
Pushing, kicking, hitting, spanking, etc. Grabbing, dragging, wrestling, etc. Using "aversives" or "positive punishment" (forcing children to eat spicy food, spraying vinegar in the mouth, forcing students to touch textures they find gross or painful, etc.)
No resource specialist shall have a caseload which exceeds 28 pupils. (d) Resource specialists shall not simultaneously be assigned to serve as resource specialists and to teach regular classes.
Abuse of a student occurs when a teacher violates the rights of the student or endangers their well-being or safety. These types of incidents are treated very seriously. Both federal and state law strictly regulates the standards by which a teacher is required to conduct themselves.
Withholding, damaging, or destroying assistive devices. Preventing you from seeing a doctor. Threatening to “out” your disability to others if it's non-visible or carries social stigma. Harming or threatening to harm your service animal.
That's why it's vital to watch for red flags, such as: Withdrawal from friends or usual activities. Changes in behavior — such as aggression, anger, hostility or hyperactivity — or changes in school performance. Depression, anxiety or unusual fears, or a sudden loss of self-confidence.
Common signs of abusive behavior in a partner include:
Showing extreme jealousy of your friends or time spent away from them. Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with others, particularly friends, family members, or peers.
Children with and without disabili- ties share similar indicators of abuse. Along with physical signs (bruises, broken bones, head injuries, or other outward marks) two primary indica- tors are reports from the child that abuse has occurred and changes in the child's behavior.
a friend, family member or somebody tells you something that causes you concern. you notice injuries or physical signs that cause you concern. you notice the victim or abuser behaving in a way that alerts something may be wrong.
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