New Form of Teen Bullying Exploits Law Enforcement and School Policies According to EDU News
A rising trend in teen bullying, known as “proxy bullying,” is using school policies and legal systems to harm innocent students through false accusations. Experts warn that this alarming tactic involves delinquent students making fabricated reports to school officials and law enforcement, falsely claiming that their victims have made threats of violence against the school or other students. The consequences of these false reports are serious, often resulting in unjust arrests and severe disciplinary actions for the victims.
In today’s security-conscious environment, schools are required to act swiftly and decisively when a student is accused of making threats, often taking steps that include suspending the accused and involving law enforcement. In many cases, this results in the immedia...