The independent watchdog for the Chicago Park District investigated 48 allegations tied to years of sexual abuse and other misconduct within the aquatics department.
The independent watchdog for the Chicago Park District investigated 48 allegations tied to years of sexual abuse and other misconduct within the aquatics department, with more than a dozen employees pushed out as a result, according to a report released Wednesday.of the Park District’s Office of Inspector General detailed investigations into allegations ranging from sexual assault and harassment to failure to report misconduct.
Ten other cases involved inappropriate language, giving alcohol to minors and hazing, while the inspector general was unable to substantiate another 19 cases. “These allegations brought to light not only misconduct, but also of failures in the park district’s reporting and administrative functions,” Perona said.
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