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Independent report finds credible sexual misconduct allegations against social work professor, adult clergy sexual abuse researcher
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kalena Reynolds , as published by Baylor Lariat
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points As of September 1, he remains on faculty. David Pooler, who researches and works with survivors of adult clergy sexual abuse, is accused of violating professional boundaries.
An independent investigation has found credible allegations of sexual misconduct against a professor. Dr. David Pooler, who researches and works with survivors of adult clergy sexual abuse, is accused of violating professional boundaries. The allegations involve the same population he focuses on in his work.
Former staff and students are calling for the university to hold him accountable. As of September 1, he remains on faculty.
Further details about the investigation and allegations are available from the source, including information about the professor's research and advocacy work.
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Category: schools Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Baylor Lariat Reading time: 1 min
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