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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you recognize that something can "ruin your career" maybe the smart move is to not fucking do that.

[–] Blamemeta@lemm.ee 29 points 1 year ago

Remember kids, if someone tells you to keep secrets from your parents, you should tell your parents immediately.

[–] bigkix@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

So, basically he is being criminally charged despite no longer being her teacher and while age of consent in Canada is 16 (unless older person is in position of power)? Disguisting as it is, why is he being criminally charged? This case has no legs, right?

[–] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 39 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are exceptions. Someone who was up until recently a teacher may fall into the category of being in a position of trust or authority towards the minor. Without knowing the legal precedents, it’s hard to know how much of an edge case this is.

From the JusticeThe following factors may be taken into account when determining whether a relationship is exploitative of the young person:

From the* Justice Canada webpage on Age of Consent*

Sexual exploitation A 16 or 17 year old cannot consent to sexual activity if:

  • their sexual partner is in position of trust or authority towards them, for example their teacher or coach
  • the young person is dependent on their sexual partner, for example for care or support the relationship between the young person and their sexual partner is exploitative

The following factors may be taken into account when determining whether a relationship is exploitative of the young person:

  • the young person's age
  • the age difference between the young person and their partner
  • how the relationship developed (for example, quickly, secretly, or over the internet)
  • whether the partner may have controlled or influenced the young person
[–] m0darn@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To me it's the fact that he abused his position of trust to initiate a private relationship that makes me feel that a crime may have been committed. (Due to compromised consent).

Also there may be an argument to be made that a highschool teacher remains in a position of authority while a former student completes post secondary education. As the former student is likely to perceive that a former teacher has potential influence over scholarships/bursaries or want to use them as a positive reference for a summer internship after their first year or something.

[–] blindsight@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Rule of thumb is 1 year separation from the position of authority. At least, that's what's in the training from the Occupational Therapy regulatory body.

[–] m0darn@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah makes sense with my second point

[–] xc2215x@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Maybe not have sex with the student.

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the best summary I could come up with:


A teacher at Western Canada High School initiated a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old he'd taught months earlier, a Calgary judge was told Wednesday.

A previous court ruling connected to the case shows Selby's lawyer plans to "demonstrate that the relationship between the parties was not exploitative and that there existed no power imbalance in favour of the accused."

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) would only say Selby is "unassigned from teaching duties and not actively at work at this time."

Amy says she and Selby continued a sexual relationship on-and-off over the next two years until she began to feel uncomfortable about their dynamic.

That June, Amy was writing final exams ahead of graduation, and testified Selby asked her to come visit him in his classroom, which he also called his office.

Almost immediately, Amy says Selby began lecturing her, saying things like "You cannot tell anyone about this, people could get the wrong idea … I could get in a lot of trouble."


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[–] uninvitedguest@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Not a great one this time. Loses too much

I knew Jay years ago. Have to say that this is.. not surprising.

Whether the position of power/consent is proven or not, he definitely shouldn’t be in a teaching position if he can’t keep his hands off teenagers.

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Guy's trying to cultivate that Rasputin look.