School Law Series 2024: Students' Misuse of Technology to Intimidate or Harass Students, Teachers or the School
What happens when a student misuses technology to intimidate or harass students, teachers, or the school? Discover practical strategies to prevent cyberbullying, harassment, and anti-social behavior through social media. Understand your school’s obligations regarding online and out-of-hours conduct, and gain clarity on when and how your school should intervene. WEB244N24EZ
Description
For Teachers: Attend and earn 1 Professional Development Hour (NSW, VIC) / CPD Point (QLD, WA, SA)
For Lawyers: Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm Students' Misuse of Technology to Intimidate or Harass Students, Teachers or the School
- Technology and online misconduct
- Misuse of technology by students and parents and practical steps to avoid it occurring: cyberbullying, harassment, and anti-social activities through social media
- Understanding the obligations of a school for online activity and out of hours conduct
- When the school should get involved: school responsibilities
- Legal obligations: relevant legislation
Presented by Kristen Lopes, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers
Presenters
Kristen Lopes
Kristen Lopes, Partner, Colin Biggers and Paisley Kristen is a partner in Colin Biggers & Paisley's Employment and Safety Team with more than 25 years' experience. She has expertise in employment, industrial relations and anti-discrimination law. Kristen regularly act on behalf of a diverse range of employers across a broad range of sectors including: insurance, education, faith-based, service, retail, financial, manufacturing, clubs, healthcare, construction and not for profit. In addition to advising clients on a broad range of workplace issues, she acts on behalf of clients in a broad range of workplace litigation in the common law courts, the Fair Work Commission, the Industrial Relations Commission and in anti-discrimination tribunals. Claims include; applications for unfair dismissal, general protection claims, stop bullying applications, discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, in addition to, common law breach of contract claims and restraint of trade litigation.