https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2023/08/29/lawsuits-are-mounting-over-bullying-and-the-limelight-is-a-weapon/
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“Once they’re held accountable for failing to do something right, they are much more likely to institute reforms and put new procedures in place to ensure this doesn’t happen again,” said Emily Suski of the University of South Carolina School of Law.
August 29, 2023 at 05:04 PM
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- When schools are sued for bullying, positive change is more likely where the suit gets publicity, some lawyers said.
- Some educators are poorly trained on how to respond to bullying, and the topic competes with other issues for their attention.
- Many bullying suits against school districts receive no media coverage.
Lawsuits against school districts over student-on-student bullying are garnering more attention.
And getting notice from the public is key to ensuring such suits help bring about lasting impact towards making schools a safe place for marginalized students, some legal observers said.
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