St. Louis Bullying Lawyers
Protecting Your Rights & Fighting for Your Interests
Over the past decade, bullying has been brought into the spotlight, with celebrities and athletes alike speaking out against it. Today no one is insulated from bullying and too often today we hear from traditional news and social media of a tragic event where a child either takes their own life or goes and takes the life of others because of the bullying they have experienced. While great strides have been made in addressing bullying, many individuals, mainly children, continue to be tormented and harassed in places where they are supposed to feel safe. Places such as schools and the workplace have become sources of anxiety, stress, and fear. At STL Law Group, our St. Louis bullying attorneys want to give you the peace of mind that you deserve. Whatever your situation may be, our team can help you find a legal solution that helps put an end to the bullying.
Call us at (314) 888-5944 to learn what your rights are when it comes to bullying.
Obtaining an Order of Protection in St. Louis
If your child has been the victim of bullying, you may be able to obtain an order of protection. This order is able to prevent another student from harassing your child while at school. While other actions can be taken to help protect your child, such as civil actions against the perpetrator's parents and school district, this is the first step in ensuring your child's safety. To obtain an order of protection, there must be proof that the bully is actively stalking, or harming your child whether it be through physical or verbal acts.
Behaviors that constitute stalking include:
- Physical assault
- Intimidation
- Verbal abuse and threats, including hate speech
- Psychological harassment
- Cyberbullying
- Hazing
Cyberbullying in Missouri
Cyberbullying has become the new method of bullying among children. Cyberbullying involves the use of the internet, phones, and other electronics to abuse or harass an individual. By using social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, bullies can have open access to their victims, incessantly harassing them even when school is over. Due to the prominent role that social media plays today, cyberbullying can often be just as harmful, if not more, for a child.
If your child is being bullied, give our St. Louis family law attorneys a call at (314) 888-5944 for a free phone consultation.