School Harassment and Bullying

At Brustein Law, we are committed to upholding student’s rights to a safe and supportive learning environment in New York and New Jersey. Our legal team is prepared to address bullying and harassment in schools, fighting relentlessly for justice and fair treatment across educational institutions. Our mission is to empower victims of school harassment and bullying to speak out against that unacceptable conduct. Let us bring credibility to your truth. You tell the truth, and we’ll handle the rest.

What Is Harassment in Schools?

Harassment in an educational setting occurs when a person is subjected to targeted, discriminatory behavior that creates a hostile environment for the victim. This behavior can be based on gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, religion, or any similar protected characteristic. Harassment can take many forms, including verbal abuse, mistreatment, intimidation, threats, or systemic exclusion. The skilled legal team at Brustein Law has made it their mission to ensure that victims of harassment receive the legal recourse they are entitled to and the support they need. We are also steadfast in our commitment to holding educational institutions accountable when they fail to meet their duty to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for everyone.

What Is Bullying in Schools?

Bullying is a pervasive issue across New York and New Jersey schools, and can adversely impact the victim’s educational experience and emotional well-being. Bullying occurs when an aggressor repeatedly and intentionally causes harm to another individual, whether verbal abuse, physical aggression, property destruction, social exclusion, or cyberbullying. The experienced legal team at Brustein Law is dedicated to holding bullies accountable for their actions and upholding student’s and educator’s rights to safety and fair treatment in New York and New Jersey schools.

Our Practice Areas

  • Student Harassment and Bullying

    Every student has the right to learn, grow, and thrive in an educational environment free from harassment and bullying. Our skilled and seasoned legal team is ready to address instances of bullying and harassment among students and between students and educators. We will advocate tirelessly for justice and will fight for all available legal remedies to address this unacceptable misconduct.

  • Violations of Title IX

    Title IX is a landmark federal law which prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational institution or program receiving funding from the federal government. Our legal team is well-versed in Title IX regulations and are prepared to represent victims of sex-based harassment, discrimination, or assault in schools and colleges across New York and New Jersey. We will fight tirelessly to hold educational institutions accountable for Title IX violations, ensuring that victims receive the support, justice, and legal remedies they deserve.

  • Cyberbullying

    In the digital age, bullying extends far beyond the classroom walls and is unfortunately prevalent online. Our legal team is prepared to address online harassment, bullying, defamation, and similar forms of cyber abuse to create a safer online space for students. We are committed to holding the perpetrators of cyberbullying accountable for their actions.

  • Special Education Rights

    Students with disabilities are entitled to a supportive and inclusive education in New York and New Jersey schools. If your loved one with special needs has experienced discrimination, bullying, or harassment, our team is ready to uphold these integral rights. We will stop at nothing to hold the perpetrators of such misconduct accountable. We will advocate for appropriate accommodations, a legal right for people with disabilities, and will fight for fair treatment for all students.

Contact Us Today

If you or your child are navigating how to handle school harassment and bullying in New York and New Jersey, turn to someone you can trust. We are prepared to help you better understand your rights and to help you fight for accountability and fair treatment. Contact Brustein Law today for a free and confidential consultation. We are ready to start fighting for you today.