How School Policies Under Title IX Could Have Saved a Trans Teen’s Life
A recent decision in Pennsylvania marks a significant moment for our clients’ case and others. A judge found that the mother of a transgender student who died by suicide may present evidence against a school administrator in the civil rights suit stemming from her child’s tragedy. This case reminds us of something crucial: sexual harassment, gender discrimination, […]
NJ Institutions Held Responsible for Staff Abuse
In 2006, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in Hardwicke v. American Boychoir School that private organizations can be held liable for sexual abuse by employees. The Court said this applies when the institution acts in place of a parent. The Boychoir School met this standard because it controlled students’ meals, sleep, clothing, and daily routines. The […]