Super Lawyers recently published an article featuring Judy Levenson’s experience with complaints and disciplinary issues in schools. In the article, Judy discusses trends in reporting incidents based on gender, race sexual orientation and other protected classes.  She also weighs in on the difference between bullying and harassment, one which falls under civil rights law and the other anti-bullying laws.

Since the consequences have never been higher, and the legal responsibilities are both confusing and ever-changing, it’s of the utmost importance to seek out trainings and legal experts.

“The best thing is to have your policies up to date, to be trained, to stay trained, and to consult with counsel,” Levenson says. “Because the administrators and the teachers, as well-intentioned and trained as they sometimes are, this is not their primary area or focus; this is not what they’re there for.”

 

This article was authored by Trevor Kupfer of Super Lawyers on February 3, 2020:

The Difference Between Bullying and Harassment in Massachusetts – Super Lawyers Massachusetts