How Could You? Hall of Shame-Kristen Horton

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Keizer, Oregon,Group home worker Kristen Horton, 27, is “facing a charge of sex abuse” at a “Keizer group home for youths .”

“Keizer Police said Kristen Horton, 27, was on company time when she had inappropriate sexual contact with a member of the home after they went for a ride in a car. She also faces a charge of DUI and recklessly endangering another person.

Deputy Chief Jeff Kuhns said the contact was consensual, but the boy is 15-years-old and developmentally disabled.

Horton resigned from her position the day of the incident, Kuhns said.

It is unclear when the incident occurred but it was first reported to police Oct. 1 and she was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 9.

According to a two-year-old post on idealist.org about the company, Professional Therapeutic Community Network serves individuals who are sexually aggressive and have developmental disabilities. Employees could not be reached for comment Friday”

Former group home worker charged with sex abuse[Statesman Journal 12/12/14 by Joce Dewitt]

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