School Assault Legal Options

Summary

If your child is assaulted at school in Iowa, you can report the incident to local police as minors can be charged with assault. Consulting a lawyer can help explore civil remedies. Discuss additional safety measures with school administration. Posting a fight involving minors without consent can violate privacy laws and may qualify as cyberharassment. Consult a legal professional for specific advice.

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My *-year-old daughter was assaulted at school after calling another student a hoe. She was punched in the face twice. The school gave her lunch detention and suspended the assaultant suspension 2 days. I want to know if there's anything else I can do to protect my daughter and if she can get assault charges.
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. For accurate advice, can you please tell me which state you're located in? Laws regarding assault and school policies may vary by location.
Iowa
Hello ****, in Iowa:
- You can report the assault to local police. Minors can be charged with assault.
- You may consult with a lawyer to explore civil remedies.
- Consider discussing additional safety measures with your school administration.
And is it against the law to post a fight without knowledge of the defendant
Hello ****, in Iowa:
- Posting a fight involving minors without consent can violate privacy laws.
- It can also potentially qualify as "cyberharassment" under certain circumstances.
- It's important to consult with a legal professional for specifics.