Robert J. Shoop, author of "Sexual Exploitation in Schools" and a professor of educational administration at Kansas State University, writes that early warning signs of abuse include:

Overly affectionate behavior, including excessive hugging or touching by the adult.

Inappropriate, non-education-related conduct, including going to a teacher's house for parties or to watch a movie, or gift-giving by the adult.

Sexual harassment, including sexual jokes or teasing by the adult.

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To read Shoop's full article, "The ABCs of Sexual Misconduct," go to www.startribune.com/a3803.