Tag Archives: antibullying

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice Journal

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Indiana Juvenile Justice

The Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice Journal is published four times each year and focuses on juvenile justice and school violence prevention.  It is an interdisciplinary publication with an audience that includes those in the fields of criminal justice, education, psychology, social … Continue reading →

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Cyber-Threats and School

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Indiana Juvenile Justice

As HEA 1423 is implemented by school districts (which addresses anti-bullying policies that extend beyond school property, especially cyber-bullying), courts around the country are ruling on Free Speech challenges to such school policies.  In August 2013, the Ninth Circuit Court … Continue reading →

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Anti-bullying — Children with Disabilities

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Indiana Juvenile Justice

On August 20, 2013, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued guidance to schools and stakeholders about the special issues of bullying students with disabilities, and the school’s ongoing obligation to provide free appropriate … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying — HEA 1423

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Indiana Juvenile Justice

HEA 1423, the “anti-bullying” bill, was signed into law on May 11, 2013.  This is another statute under the educational section of the Indiana Code, such as IC 20-33-8-15, that enables the schools to suspend or expel children for activities … Continue reading →

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