He first quarter of 2025 registered a 29% increase in allegations of sexual connotation in educational establishmentscompared to the same period of 2024.
According to data from the Superintendence of Education, revealed by EMOL, 145 cases were reported, exceeding 112 last year. The figure matches that of the first quarter of 2023, year that closed with 1,124 complaints. Since 2022, the annual records exceed 1,000 cases, with a historic peak in 2024 (1,219).
Of the 145 complaints, 49 correspond to alleged adult aggressions against students or toddlers, while 96 are in pairs. The Superintendency explained that the Metropolitan Region concentrates the greatest number (58); followed by Bío Bío (19); Valparaíso (17) and Los Lagos (16).
Regarding the type of establishments, subsidized individuals lead with 72 complaints; followed by municipal (32), paid individuals (17) and local education services (16).
Called to strengthen protocols
Constance IbarraChief (s) of the Division of Protection of Educational Rights of the Superintendency, explained that the increase could reflect a greater knowledge of the protocols. “The communities are more attentive to signs of violation of rights and require that established procedures be activated,” said the aforementioned medium. He added that the rise also responds to greater awareness about the rights of students and guardians.
Ibarra stressed that schools must act immediately before suspicion of sexual crimes “it is the duty of the establishment to denounce before the Public Ministry or police forces within 24 hours following the facts,” he said. In addition, he emphasized the need to apply disciplinary measures according to gravity and protect those affected.
The increase in sexual complaints is part of a broader scenario of school violence. In recent months, aggressions have been reported among students, towards teachers and even teachers to students.
This panorama keeps the Ministry of Education alert, which urges to prioritize security in educational communities.
