May 1st 2024.
Corrie Horan, the mother of a 7-year-old student with special needs, recently made a statement addressing a traumatic incident that occurred at Washington Carver Montessori IPS School 87. According to Fox 59, Horan emphasized the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment for all children. She expressed her commitment to using her child's experience as a wake-up call for the education system, hoping that it will lead to necessary changes to protect other children from harm. Horan stressed that this is not just about her child, but about all the children in schools.
As previously reported by BLACK ENTERPRISE, the family has filed a lawsuit against Indiana teacher Julious Johnican for allegedly orchestrating a "Fight Club" scenario. The lawsuit claims that Johnican encouraged the boy's classmates to physically assault him, allowing them to punch, hit, and kick him. This incident has caused the child emotional distress and PTSD. The suit also alleges that for three months, Johnican instigated, facilitated, and recorded the physical abuse of the student.
In the footage, Johnican can be heard encouraging another student to beat the boy while failing to intervene. As Fox 59 reported, Horan's son had been expressing fear of attending school for weeks due to the beatings and bullying. Despite her repeated visits to the school seeking answers after her son disclosed the abuse, she was told that he was lying. Horan's legal team is advocating for policy reforms, including mandatory abuse prevention training and transparent procedures for reporting and handling misconduct claims. They claim that the boy had alerted the administration about Johnican as early as September 2023, but no action was taken.
The video of the incident was reported on November 1, 2023, prompting the school to contact the Department of Child Services. However, Johnican was allowed to resign and still holds an active teaching license. According to Horan's attorneys, no entity, including IPS, has taken any action to revoke Johnican's license, which they believe poses a potential risk to more students. The family is concerned and fears for the safety of other children.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into these serious allegations. As this case continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children in our education system. It is crucial to address and prevent any form of abuse or misconduct to protect the well-being of our children.
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