My 7-year-old son hasn’t been in school since May because of fear of ongoing assault from a classmate. The district’s attorney is now asking me to provide more details about the harassment and assault he experienced, claiming they need it to figure out the right support for him. This is confusing because I’ve already reported incidents through emails, but they failed to act back then. When my son disclosed more information over the summer, I went directly to the police since I didn’t trust the school anymore. My lawyer says we’ve already provided enough and even filed a tort claim, but the school insists they need the new details to continue their investigation. What should I do? Should I cooperate or just let my lawyer handle it?
It sounds like they’re trying to protect themselves legally. Have they given you any updates on what they’re investigating?
Vine said:
It sounds like they’re trying to protect themselves legally. Have they given you any updates on what they’re investigating?
No, they couldn’t even give me a clear timeline for their investigations, which makes it harder to trust them.
Vine said:
It sounds like they’re trying to protect themselves legally. Have they given you any updates on what they’re investigating?
Classic stalling tactic. If your lawyer says you’ve done enough, I’d follow that advice.
What does Title IX have to do with this? I thought it was about gender discrimination, not harassment.
Dylan said:
What does Title IX have to do with this? I thought it was about gender discrimination, not harassment.
You’re right. Title IX deals with discrimination based on sex or gender, not the actual assault itself. That’s what’s confusing about their approach.
Dylan said:
What does Title IX have to do with this? I thought it was about gender discrimination, not harassment.
So does that mean they’re handling this the wrong way? Shouldn’t they be addressing it differently?
Dylan said:
What does Title IX have to do with this? I thought it was about gender discrimination, not harassment.
Exactly. My lawyer says the tort claim we filed should already cover what they need to address.
If the school didn’t act when you reported before, I’d be cautious about giving them more info now. What’s your next step?
Gray said:
If the school didn’t act when you reported before, I’d be cautious about giving them more info now. What’s your next step?
Right now, we’re focused on ensuring my son gets the help he needs and feels safe, even if that means pursuing this legally.
Gray said:
If the school didn’t act when you reported before, I’d be cautious about giving them more info now. What’s your next step?
That’s the right call. It’s important to prioritize his safety above everything else.
Could refusing to provide more details hurt your case? They might say you’re withholding information.
Mary said:
Could refusing to provide more details hurt your case? They might say you’re withholding information.
That’s crossed my mind, but my lawyer believes we’ve already given them plenty. They just seem to be delaying things.
Mary said:
Could refusing to provide more details hurt your case? They might say you’re withholding information.
If your lawyer says you’re covered, I wouldn’t stress too much. They’ll have to sort it out in court eventually.
Have they done anything to support your son since May? It sounds like they’re just avoiding action.
Teal said:
Have they done anything to support your son since May? It sounds like they’re just avoiding action.
Not really. They keep saying they need more info to move forward, but it feels like an excuse to avoid accountability.
Teal said:
Have they done anything to support your son since May? It sounds like they’re just avoiding action.
Unfortunately, that seems to be a common tactic. Just stay strong and follow your lawyer’s guidance!