The mother of a Black student with Haitian roots is suing her son’s school district for the taunts he received in school. According to her lawsuit, school officials did nothing to stop the racist and homophobic comments hurled his way in the majority White school he...
Bullying and Abuse
California schools have an obligation to prevent bullying
Under California’s laws, school districts have a legal obligation to protect the students in their care from bullying and harassment. These laws give schools in this state specific directions on what they must do in order to stop bullying and abuse, particularly if...
Bullying Still A Threat This School Year
It’s mid-August and plans for the upcoming school year are still largely uncertain. Much of California will begin the school year with online distance learning instead of in-person instruction. But things could change at any time – and not necessarily for the better....
Can adults suffer bullying?
Bullying may seem like an issue that only children deal with, but unfortunately, it is something that adults may suffer from too. U.S. News and World Report explains that bullying of adults is just as harmful emotionally and physically as it is for children, creating...
Do you know the warning signs of cyberbullying?
In the past, bullying was usually limited to the playground or school hallways. While still hurtful, most kids were able to escape their bully as soon as the school day came to an end. Today, escaping from school bullies isn't quite as simple. You've likely...
3 ways to protect your child from cyberbullying
In this digital age, not only are adults using technology day in and day out for both professional and personal use, but children are also learning how to use digital tools at a very young age. So, it’s crucial to keep in mind that anytime your child is using a...
A troubling trend: Abuse of special needs children in Southern California schools
Children with special needs deserve a safe, comfortable learning environment. They have a right to an education tailored to meet their unique needs. Parents should be able to trust that, when they send their kids off to school in the morning, they are being adequately...
A Disturbing Trend: Abuse Of Special Needs Students In Southern California Schools
It's every parent’s nightmare: learning that your special needs child has been mistreated at school. Perhaps they’ve been bullied or assaulted. Even more horrifying, maybe they’ve been sexually abused or raped. All too often, the culprits are not staff or adults, but...
How do you prove liability in a bullying lawsuit?
Most children experience teasing and arguments with their peers at some point in their lives, but what happens when the behavior escalates into bullying and your child becomes physically or emotionally scarred? These incidents happen in almost every level of schooling...
What is cyber bullying?
In this day and age, bullying is an extremely serious concern that a lot of parents have when it comes to kids and their interactions with other children. One form of bullying that gained traction, however, is cyber bullying. In order to fully understand how serious...