ABSTRACT
A particular form of corrupt practice in education that has a direct and often devastating impact on learners at all levels of the system is that of sexual exploitation by teachers and other education personnel. We have no clear picture of its scale across the world. Reasons why this is so include: the lack of comprehensive statistical data using proven research methodologies; overlapping and confusing terminology and understandings of what constitutes sexual violence; 2 the sensitive nature of the topic, especially for women and girls; and a culture of denial among many of those in positions of authority. There is also considerable under-reporting by students, who fear victimisation (including being failed in tests and exams), stigmatisation or ridicule if they report incidents or believe that no action will be taken against the perpetrator. 3
