Legal Guidance After School Bullying In Chicago
School bullying in Chicago is not a minor issue. In some cases, it can lead to sexual assault or physical assault, and it can lead to injuries that may change the course of a young person‘s life. This is all in addition to the psychological and emotional damage that it can cause.
I am attorney Patrycja R. Karlin, and I offer experienced and compassionate legal guidance to young people and families when they need it most. At The Karlin Law Firm, LLC, I have more than a decade of experience with Chicago school bullying cases. I help my clients seek justice and respect, and offer an empathetic approach to these difficult cases. I also provide victims with free initial consultations, so contact me today to learn more.
Sources Of School Bullying
Unfortunately, there are many different types of school bullying or sources where it can occur. For instance, bullying could be carried out by:
- Other students, known as peer-to-peer bullying
- Teachers and educators
- Staff members and administrative personnel
Additionally, cyberbullying can be a form of online harassment – in the modern era, it often involves social media bullying. This can make it a much more complex situation because the bullying can continue even when the student is home from school.
What Constitutes School Bullying?
When many people think of bullying, they may envision minor teasing between students. This certainly does happen, but bullying can also include:
- Deliberate exclusion or shunning
- Threats of physical violence
- Physical, verbal or emotional abuse
- Cyberbullying or online bullying
There’s a very large difference between two students who experience conflicts or arguments and a student who is being deliberately and intentionally bullied. Additionally, bullying often escalates. It may start as teasing or insults, then turn into cyberbullying before culminating in a physical assault.
What To Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied
If your child is facing bullying at school, it is important to report these incidents to the administration. It can also help to preserve documentation and evidence, such as keeping a journal of events, taking screenshots of social media messages, or keeping copies of email messages, notes, text messages, pictures and videos.
But there are certainly cases where the school administration does not or cannot do enough to put an end to the bullying. At those times, it can be very helpful to work with an experienced lawyer in Chicago.
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To set up your free initial consultation, call my Illinois office at 773-661-9106 or use the online contact form today.