RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Advocates are sharing the importance of education and accountability as an investigation into sexual misconduct at Trinity Episcopal School continues. According to an email from Trinity leadership, a "number" of boys are accused of sharing non-consensual photos. “This kin d of trauma can affect somebody’s physical well-being, somebody’s emotional well-being, their safety, how they view relationships, how they view themselves, and it can affect somebody’s future," said Tyler Wallace, education and prevention manager with Safe Harbor. Wallace has worked in sexual violence education for eight years. She says the prevalence hasn't changed, but awareness and the number of people coming forward are on the rise. Trinity Episcopal students accused of sexual misconduct, sharing photos of others without consent “We have to interrupt and challenge these behaviors, this harmful rhetoric. If we don’t hold people accountable, you’ve reinforced their belief that they can get away with it," Wallace said. In the email from Trinity, leadership states that a group of boys were to remain off-campus during the investigation. A "number" of boys were allowed to return on Tuesday, while others will stay off campus and learn asynchronously. After hearing concern from the community, 8News asked school leaders if disciplinary action will be enforced. While they could not comment on the active investigation, we're told in part, "student safety and well-being are paramount at Trinity Episcopal School." Wallace says education is key to prevention, and if misconduct does occur, people should be held accountable. “Prevention has to start young, and it has to continue through all our lifespans," she said. "If we can teach kids about consent, about healthy relationships, about how to respect each other, that can make a huge impact in preventing violence in the future.” School leaders say the school's cell phone policy has been changed as its investigation and criminal investigation continue. ...read more read less