Law enforcement officers violating an individual's civil rights harm not only the detainee but also New York City residents. As reported by CNBC, cities and municipalities across the nation settle misconduct complaints totaling hundreds of millions of dollars each...
The U.S. Constitution protects against unlawful search procedures, harassment and discrimination. When law enforcement officials violate an individual's civil rights, a legal action may hold them accountable. It may also provide compensation for physical and emotional...
Body cameras are designed to protect the police from false charges of misconduct, provide evidence that can potentially be used and court and -- most importantly -- deter officers from violating a suspect’s civil rights. So, what did the New York City’s Civilian...
False arrests present problems for diverse New York neighborhoods. These arrests are often the province of officers pursuing quotas. Recent investigations into the New York Police Department (NYPD) revealed that officers receive acclaim for meeting their goal. And...
Bullying is a serious problem in American schools and one that has to be reacted to in the right way. When a child is being bullied, it's very hard on them. They may struggle with school work and develop anxiety or depression. Worst of all, those children may suffer...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and as such, it's important to talk about the ways you can help protect your child against bullying and address bullying when it becomes a serious problem. Bullying is difficult for children. Unlike in the past, bullying...
Police have the right to use their own discretion to some extent when making an arrest. For example, if a person tries to resist an arrest, they can use force to ensure that the person does not get away. The perceived risk of the situation should influence the amount...
Schools in New York are required to have policies in place that cover bullying and what to do if there are bullying concerns in their school system. New York strictly defines bullying as harassment or actions that create a hostile environment through the use of...
If you are an immigrant living in New York and working in construction, you may be worried about your ability to exert your legal rights. It is common for undocumented immigrants to worry about getting involved with legal issues because they fear deportation. However,...
Bullying is something most children go through at one time or another. Children have to learn how to work together and get along despite differences, so there are bound to be conflicts along the way. Bullying can have detrimental effects, though, especially on...
