WHDH Boston reports that a West Bridgewater school is taking bullying in school very seriously. The school is planning to set up a text tip line so that parents and students can let police and school administrators know about any incidents of bullying. The line, which is called the Student Safety Tip Line, is expected to allow students to report any bullying from their cell phones. Dr. Patricia Oakley, the Superintendent of West Bridgewater Schools, told WHDH: "They might feel funny. They might know that something's going on. They might know that a friend of theirs is being bullied. They don't wanna be the one that squeals on the kids. So, this way, they could just text it to the principal."
This text tip line is not only a good thing for students, but a Boston personal injury lawyer would tell school officials that it is good for the school too. That is because when there is a case of bullying in schools, there is also the possibility of school liability. Why is that? According to FindLaw, there may be a duty to protect students by the school. This is because of a relationship that a student has with the school. While this may be the case, it is important to understand that each situation is different and it may be best to consult with a Boston personal injury lawyer. If school officials are aware of bullying, but do nothing to stop it, it may lead to possible tort liability.
After the tragic death of Phoebe Prince, it seems that school administrators across the Bay State are doing what they can to make sure that they are aware of what is going on with their students. Principal Mark Bodwell told WHDH that while he hopes that his inbox stays empty, if there is a bullying issue it is better to learn about it sooner rather than later. He thinks that the text tip line will enable officials to know information more quickly. He said: "With students texting now very often, it's a great way for us to get firsthand information very quickly."
While this is a step in the right direction, it is still important for students to speak up to someone if they have suffered from bullying. If you, or someone you know has suffered from bullying, there may be legal remedies that a Boston personal injury lawyer can explain in more detail.
Related Resources:
- As Phoebe Prince Papers Emerge, School Liability Questioned (FindLaw's Personal Injury Law Blog)
- Locate A Boston Personal Injury Lawyer (FindLaw)
- NY School Liability for Bullying (FindLaw's New York Personal Injury Law Blog)
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