Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

My four year old daughter is being physically harassed by boy 2-3 years older than her. He punches her and has even gone as far as smacking her bottom, she is so frightened of him that she doesn't even want to go to school. I've spoken to the principal and he told me he spoke to the boy and was told that "it was only a one time thing" which is not true, he's been harassing her for a few weeks. I believe the principal won't do anything because he knows the boy and his parents on a personal level. I then called the police to file a complaint and the cop literally asked me "what do you want me to do, arrest a seven year old?" I know the easiest solution would probably be to just transfer her to another school but that doesn't seem fair, she's not the one doing something wrong. I feel that this boy is a deviant in the making but no one will take me seriously because of his age. He obviously knows what he's doing is wrong or else he wouldn't have lied or runaway when my daughter pointed him out as her torturer. I don't know what I can do, I just want someone to take me seriously so I can protect my little girl


Asked on 9/30/11, 1:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Bullying at school in any form is unacceptable. If the principal is unwilling to do anything about it, then it must be escalated. You can speak with the district superintendent, and/or the boy's parents directly, preferably with a friend present to witness the conversation. Often, parents might not even know what their kids are doing at school unless someone tells them.

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Answered on 9/30/11, 1:58 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Don't speak with anybody. Document everything. Write certified letters to the principal, the superintendent, members of the school board. Hire a local lawyer to write some of the letters.

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Answered on 9/30/11, 5:02 am


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