A school is a place of learning and it’s one of the safer places for a child other than his or her own home.
However, a terrible incident involving a teacher and a student took place at a top school which eventually lead to the student taking her own life at the age of 25.
The incident took place over 10 years ago in 2011, the victim was 15 years (secondary school) while the culprit was 36-years-old.
7 years after the incident, the victim finally told the police what happened.
Straits Times reported that the man taught the victim and he was also in charge of a CCA that the student was in.
“I CAN DO ANYTHING NOW”
On at least one occasion, while they were alone on school grounds, the teacher grabbed her and press his own body against her at a wall saying “I can do anything now”. This lasted for over 10 seconds and the victim was confused.
The teacher would soon take advantage of her even more and touched her privates. The relationship ended a few months later.
How he was caught
After the student finished her studies, she came back a few years later to be a relief teacher. She confided the incidents to fellow teachers and the principal eventually found out and called the Police.
It is unclear why the victim would suddenly reveal her ordeal to others.
Sentencing:
Although findings revealed that the man had bipolar disorder, an assessment conducted on the man found out that his symptoms had no link to the crime he committed.
He was eventually sentenced to 15 months in jail.
Seek help
If you are someone or know someone that is in need of help you can call the following numbers for assistance:
- Samaritans of Singapore (24 hrs): 1800-221-4444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Institute of Mental Health Mobile Crisis Service (24 hrs): 6389-2222
- National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868
- Tinkle Friend Helpline (for primary school-aged children): 1800-274-4788