Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

When it comes to bullys in school do our kids have self defence rights?My step son has had problems in school sence last year with bullys.Yesterday my son was in music class when a bully punch him my step son didnt hit him back just grab him so he couldnt hit him any more both boys got suspended ,the bully for punching my step son,and my step son for grabing him.


Asked on 11/08/10, 6:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Tell you son to play it smart: complain to his teacher and the principal. Your parental obligation is to send a formal letter to the principal and the school board about your son's safety while in school. If all fails, get a lawyer . . . .

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Answered on 11/14/10, 4:05 am


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