On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 13, 2019 | Bullying, Special Education Law
According to a recent study, students who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder are more prone to experiencing bullying among their peers and even from authority figures than are children who do not have this diagnosis.While this may not come as a...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | May 17, 2019 | Bullying
In common terms, cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place when kids face threats, putdowns, discrimination or derogatory language via email, social media or other forms of electronic communication.As electronic communication continues to increase in...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 25, 2019 | Bullying
It is an unfortunate reality that, even with an emphasis on respecting and appreciating one another’s differences, kids in Mobile, Alabama, who are perceived as different or as weak are often the targets of bullying. In particular, students who have diagnosed...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Mar 28, 2019 | Bullying
Many schools and communities across the country have been posting and printing the phrase “#BeKind” on various media. Schools have also otherwise been communicating this message both to their students and to the broader public. The phrase is actually part...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Mar 14, 2019 | Bullying
According to statistics compiled as part of a government awareness campaign, middle school is the place where most students experience bullying. In high school, bullying seems to trail off somewhat; of course, by that time, it may be too late for a victim of bullying...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Feb 14, 2019 | Bullying
Studies on the effects of bullying have already shown that getting picked on affects a child’s mental health. During childhood, a bullying victim is likely to deal with depression and poor self-image, even to the point of being prone to suicide. However, a...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 10, 2019 | Bullying
There is no one-size-fits-all description of a typical bullying victim, despite the fact that the entertainment media often portrays a victim as small and thin or, in the case of a girl, a person with a less than perfect figure or with some odd social quirks. The...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 21, 2018 | Bullying
Thankfully, gone are the days in which bullying at school was just seen as a fact of life that kids just had to live with. While many people did in fact work through and overcome bullying issues, that does not make the practice right or acceptable. Indeed, Alabama...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 2, 2018 | Bullying
Many individuals, and parents, assume that bullying is something that every child goes through and that it is not a big deal. However, bullying is not only name calling or ignoring. Sometimes, present itself in severe ways, such as threats or actual violence. More...
On Behalf of The Hernandez and Dorger Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 9, 2018 | Bullying
For generations, Alabamans have known that schools and even offices and other workplaces can be cruel environments. Often, one person or a small group uses what power and influence they have to belittle or degrade others whom they see as weaker. This sort of behavior,...