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Uncovering the Truth: Misconduct in Charter Schools

Posted by Joseph D. Lento | Apr 29, 2025 | 0 Comments

Chester Community Charter School was supposed to be safe. It wasn't. Staffers at Chester are accused of laying hands on kids in all the wrong ways—restraints that weren't about safety but control. Small arms pinned. Little bodies held down. Fear echoing louder than any lesson. And employees allegedly failing to report what was happening.

No child should suffer in silence—and no parent should be left in the dark. The LLF Law Firm helps families investigate school abuse claims and hold the right people accountable. If something feels wrong, trust your instincts. Reach out to the experienced attorneys at the LLF Law Firm Student Defense Team. Call us at 888.535.3686or fill out our confidential consultation form.

The Allegations Are Disturbing

Staff at Chester Community Charter allegedly used methods including:

  • Holding kids face-down on the ground
  • Pressing knees into their backs
  • Grabbing pressure points near their necks
  • Pinching and dragging students across rooms
  • Threatening kids with something called “shoulder work”

Worse, many of the adults who allegedly witnessed this said nothing. That silence may have caused the abuse to continue unchecked.

Parents Are Furious—and Rightfully So

Many parents only found out something was wrong when their kids became too scared to go to school. Some had bruises. Some were crying. All were traumatized.

This wasn't an isolated incident. Chester Charter has faced prior allegations, including lawsuits over alleged sexual assaults. Families are demanding real accountability this time. These types of incidents can seriously harm children—even leading some kids to self-harm.

What Can You Do If Your Child Is Harmed at School?

If you've got a gut feeling something happened to your child—whether it was physical, emotional, or something worse—you're not crazy. And you're not alone. Here's what we do:

  • We Investigate What Happened: We pull the files, watch the footage, and talk to the people who saw what really happened.
  • We Hold the Right People Accountable: Wefile a lawsuit against the school, staffing agencies, or individuals involved.
  • We Make Sure Your Voice is Heard: We speak to the school and school district and shield your family from retaliation or intimidation.
  • We Help Report the Abuse: We helpreport the incident to law enforcement or child protective services and support you through any criminal proceedings that follow.

The most powerful thing you can do is speak up. Schools only change when families demand it—and when legal pressure is applied.

Your Child's Safety Matters — Contact the LLF Law Firm Today

If your child has been mistreated at school, whether it's a charter, public, or private institution, contact an attorney immediately.

The experienced attorneys at the LLF Law Firm Student Defense Team help you seek the justice your family deserves. Contact us today at 888.535.3686or fill out our confidential consultation form.

No more secrets. No more cover-ups.

About the Author

Joseph D. Lento

"I pride myself on having heart and driving hard to get results!" Attorney Joseph D. Lento passionately fights for the futures of his clients nationwide. Attorney Lento and his team represent students and others in disciplinary cases and various other proceedings at colleges and universities across the United States. Attorney Lento has helped countless students, professors, and others in academia at more than a thousand colleges and universities across the United States, and when necessary, he and his team have sought justice on behalf of clients in courts across the nation. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. In various capacities, the Lento Law FIrm Team can help you or your student address any school-related issue or concern anywhere in the United States.

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