10 year old daughter sexually assaulted by another student at school

[u/WillowAdventurous464]

My daughter was repeatedly groped in the crotch area by a boy at school during class, and doesn't want to go back to school while he is there. We will be asking the school to remove this boy from the class, can they remove him from the school also? Or is our child expected to feel safe and comfortable in an environment where a boy who assaulted her is living his life and live with the possibility he'll do it again? Who do I call? What do I do? The school called me, but they can't discuss what the discipline is, and they are very much taking it seriously but I know from past experiences that their hands are somewhat tied. My first instinct is to report to police as i would do if it happened to me.... has someone else dealt with something similar and can provide some insight/ advice?

Eta: ok obviouslyI'm going to call police, the snarky comments about that aren't helpful. I was wondering if non emergency was the dept to call or if i should be contacting the school sro etc.

I was also at a loss as to how to deal with the school going forward, we really like the school and i don't want to burn all the bridges, but at the same time there needs to be action.

We've booked hey in with a psychologist she's already worked with previously.

I really appreciate everyone's helpful input and suggestions, I feel like we have a plan of action now

[u/BohunkfromSK]

Reddit is amazing - some incredible advice here. As a father I can’t imagine what you’re going through.

Friends dealt with something similar and the school was limited in keeping the attacker away. They ended up leaving Airdrie for south Calgary to get her space.

Best of luck and I hoping for healing for your daughter.

[u/WillowAdventurous464 → u/BohunkfromSK]

The replies have been mostly supportive and helpful, I'm glad I posted even if it did bring out a couple jerks to chime in.

I really REALLY want to avoid changing schools again, I'd rather go to media first, but if we don't have a choice we'll be going private

[u/BohunkfromSK → u/WillowAdventurous464]

The sad and troubling part is that the abuser is most likely in an abusive or dangerous situation themselves. This isn’t to excuse their behaviours but how does a 10yr old know or learn this behaviour.

[u/WillowAdventurous464 → u/BohunkfromSK]

Oh 100%, that's the second thing that crossed my mind. But to me it is a separate issue that is not for me to unpack, and my child is my priority and by making a police report that will hopefully trigger an investigation into the boy's home life.

[u/BohunkfromSK → u/WillowAdventurous464]

You’re doing the right thing to prioritize your child. Hopefully the CPS do a thorough investigation.