San Francisco, CA - A San Francisco classroom aide who spent about a decade working with disabled students has been arrested and charged with several felonies after prosecutors accused him of sexually abusing a child between 2015 and 2018.
Calvin Tran, 36, a paraeducator employed by the San Francisco Unified School District, was taken into custody Thursday. Authorities allege Tran assaulted a child on multiple occasions, including at Francisco Middle School, where the victim was enrolled at the time.
Prosecutors Describe Pattern of Abuse by School Aide
According to the San Francisco district attorney’s office, Tran faces an array of serious charges: committing lewd acts on a child, continuous sexual abuse, oral copulation of a person under 14, aggravated sexual assault of a child, forcible oral copulation of a minor 14 or older, and four counts of arranging to meet a minor for lewd purposes.
Tran appeared in court Friday, where a judge denied bail after prosecutors argued he posed a significant public safety risk.
Employment History and Background
A LinkedIn profile for Tran lists him as a part-time special education aide with more than 10 years of experience working with students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Public records also show Tran worked at Argonne Elementary School, various community centers, a YMCA, and a church.
District officials have not yet confirmed when Tran’s employment ended or whether any previous complaints had been filed against him.
Ongoing Investigation
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the accusations, and prosecutors are urging anyone with additional information to contact authorities. SFUSD stated it is cooperating fully with investigators and prioritizing student safety as the case moves forward.
Legal Options for Victims of Abuse by School Employees
When a trusted school aide is accused of sexually abusing a student, victims and their families often face painful questions about their rights and the steps they can take to hold those responsible accountable. In this interview, California sexual abuse lawyer Jason Amala explores the legal paths available to survivors, including how civil action can help expose negligence and provide a measure of justice beyond the criminal case.
Laurence Banville, Esq.: When allegations involve school employees, what can victims and their families do once charges are filed?
Jason Amala, Esq.: Beyond the criminal case, survivors can file civil lawsuits against both the offender and the institution that employed them. California law allows victims to seek compensation if a school or organization failed to act on warning signs or properly supervise its staff.
Banville: Are there time limits for victims to come forward?
Amala: State law gives survivors significant flexibility under the current statutes. Even if the abuse occurred years ago, they may still have a path to justice, especially if they were minors at the time.
Free Legal Consultation for Survivors
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