Recognizing & Addressing School Bullying in California
When we send our children to school, we entrust professional adults and school districts with the task of protecting the safety and well-being of our children. Schools have protocols and systems in place to avoid and act proactively against bullying situations, however, when teachers and administrators fail to follow the procedures or act accordingly…
Daniel Rodriguez Representing Arvin High School Special Needs Bullying Victim
Daniel Rodriguez, founding partner and president of Rodriguez & Associates, announced in a press conference on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, that his firm is representing a special needs student who was the victim of a bullying incident at Arvin High School. The victim is a 16-year-old student who has significant learning disabilities. Mr. Rodriguez…
Understanding Different Types of Bullying
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one out of every five students (20.2%) has experienced bullying at school. With children back in the classroom across the country after a challenging year of online and hybrid learning, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the forms bullying may take. There are…
California’s Anti-Bullying Laws: What They Are, Whom They Protect
Any child can become a victim of bullying. Children have the right to attend school safely. If bullying does occur, a child also has the right to receive the support they need from teachers and administrative staff in the event of bullying. Schools, meanwhile, are responsible for developing policies that prohibit bullying and must…