Charleston School Abuse Attorney

Representing Your Child's Best Interests

Child abuse is not an easy subject to talk about. Children who face abuse at school are often afraid to come forward out of shame or fear. If your child has been abused at school by school staff or students, it is important to get in touch with an experienced school abuse attorney. Talk to the experienced legal team at Griffith Law Center.

You can trust us to represent your child's best interests in your case and fight for your right to accountability. Our attorneys are trained to handle sensitive cases such as school abuse cases and will shield your family from unethical defense tactics.

The legal proceedings for school abuse cases involve criminal prosecution and a civil claim. Rest assured our compassionate attorneys will be by your side to ensure you receive justice. To discuss your case, call to schedule an appointment.

What Is Defined as School Abuse?

Bullying

Other students, coaches, superintendents, or school staff may be responsible for bullying a student. The act of bullying may include physical abuse or emotional abuse.

Physical Abuse

Any harm inflicted on another person's body is termed as physical abuse, such as when a teacher shakes a special needs child out of frustration.

Emotional or Mental Abuse

Due to the lack of physical damage and various scholarly characterizations, emotional and mental abuse is hard to define. A child can be said to be suffering from emotional or mental abuse when he/she experiences:

• Isolation
• Threats of harm or intimidation
• Denied sense of self-worth
• Being encouraged to engage in any unsafe behavior or actions
• Being ignored

Sexual Abuse in West Virginia Schools

It is estimated that sexual abuse in K-12 schools has increased by 55% in just one

year, according to the new Civil Rights Data Collection. Most of the reports were for rape.

If the abuser or rapist occupies a position of authority such as a coach or teacher, it can be difficult to make the school authorities accountable for the crime. The abuser can move school districts or states to evade responsibility.

If their misconduct is reported to the West Virginia teaching licensing board, they can go through lengthy appeals to avoid being prosecuted. It is important to file a civil claim as soon as possible to make sure the abuser is punished.

When you choose Griffith Law Center, our compassionate and confident attorneys will fight for your child's rights and make sure you receive the justice you've been denied.