School Bullying Lawsuit Blog
What Are Some Common Types of Cyberbullying?
When parents think about bullying behavior, they may picture physical violence or verbal abuse. However, there are many other forms of school bullying. For example, teenagers often communicate through text messaging and social media. The widespread use of smartphones and [...]
Anti-Bullying Laws Reduce Suicide Rates, Study Suggests
According to working research circulated by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the increase in anti-bullying laws across the U.S. is associated with reduced bullying, depression and thoughts of suicide amongst teenagers. The researchers studied death rates and student behavioral [...]
What Is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place through the use of technology. It may include online threats, harassment and humiliation. It is not uncommon for cyberbullies to send, post or share harmful, false or private information about someone else. Below, our [...]
Bullied Teen Graduates, Overcomes Thoughts of Suicide
A high school senior bullied for years by classmates recently graduated from her Texas school. For years, bullies made fun of the 18-year-old, teasing her about her weight, outfits, and social status. According to the victim, some bullies went so [...]
Understanding School Liability for Bullying
Bullying in schools is a serious matter, often leaving victims with long-lasting physical and psychological pain. Intervention to stop bullying can mitigate these consequences for a child in need. We often think of bullying as a matter of one child [...]
Special Needs Student Bullied and Punched in Texas High School
Police and school administrators are looking into an alleged bullying incident that occurred at a public high school in Hidalgo, Texas. Video footage of the incident shows a student punch an autistic classmate during a history lesson in a non-special [...]
Child Safety Account (CSA) May Protect Children from Bullying
In Michigan, over 20% of high-school students reported bullying at school. Almost 9% of Michigan high school students did not go to school because they felt unsafe due to bullying. Yet students in the state struggle to transfer schools under [...]
Lawsuit Claims 8-Year Old Boy was Bullied, Ignored
The mother of a young boy has filed a lawsuit against Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The case alleges that the school district neglected to protect the boy from severe bullying. The student attends Grant Elementary School in Santa Monica, [...]
Senate Bill Proposed to Stop School Bullying
Maryland Senator Michael Hough introduced a new bill in response to school bullying. The bill aims to hold school bullies responsible for their actions. It asks that school boards require bullies to do several things: Apologize to the student they [...]
Alabama County Implements Peer-to-Peer Anti-Bullying Program
The Walker County Board of Education recently received a grant through the Alabama State Department of Education to start the “Peer Helpers” program. The program is designed to provide a support network for students. The “Peer Helpers” program will train [...]