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Escalating a bullying problem when school isn't doing enough

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So if you are having problems with your child being bullied at school and the school isn’t responding, it depends on what level you’ve taken it to at the school. If you’ve told the teacher and nothing’s happening, I suggest escalating it up through the hierarchy at the school – the principal, the vice principal. If at that point you’ve received no joy, what I would suggest you do is document what you’ve done, who you’ve spoken to, the dates and the incidents that you reported and then escalate through the school system that you’re in. So for example, if you’re in a public school system, you could go to the local school district and speak to them directly or write a letter. Or if you’re at a private school, I would speak to the board, the board of directors of the school. And escalate it that way. If you are not receiving attention and your child is being bullied, at that point, you may want to consider some sort of legal action.

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Talitha Davies Wegner is a Los Angeles attorney specializing in family matters. Her warm personality and compelling litigation skills enable her clients to navigate legal challenges with confidence and peace of mind. Genuine interest in her clients' issues, her personal life experiences and a passion for justice provide her clients with "a best friend in the law". Talitha is no stranger to divorce - weathering her own in 2004. She is now married to Bill Wegner, also an attorney. Talitha adores Bill's three adult children and their partners as well as being "GrandTali" to four granddaughters.

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So if you are having problems with your child being bullied at school and the school isn’t responding, it depends on what level you’ve taken it to at the school. If you’ve told the teacher and nothing’s happening, I suggest escalating it up through the hierarchy at the school – the principal, the vice principal. If at that point you’ve received no joy, what I would suggest you do is document what you’ve done, who you’ve spoken to, the dates and the incidents that you reported and then escalate through the school system that you’re in. So for example, if you’re in a public school system, you could go to the local school district and speak to them directly or write a letter. Or if you’re at a private school, I would speak to the board, the board of directors of the school. And escalate it that way. If you are not receiving attention and your child is being bullied, at that point, you may want to consider some sort of legal action.