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Being Harassed on Your College Campus?

Harassment is any intentional act or significant intrusion into a person’s personal life that causes the victim mental or emotional distress. With about six million college students experiencing harassment at one time or another, only 20% of students seek school-provided mental health services. If you have been sexually harassed on a college campus, our Conway personal injury lawyer is here to protect your interests.

Tell the Person to Stop

If you are the victim of unwanted emails, phone calls, or text messages, you can tell the instigator to stop contacting you. Also, you will want to cease all communications, which may include avoiding the individual at the dining hall or student center.

If intrusive behavior does not stop, you may need to speak with your guidance counselor about changing your class schedule to avoid running into the person. Being transparent in requesting a stop to all communications allows you to take legal action later.

Confide in a Safe Person

Following an encounter, go to someone you feel safe with to share your experience. You mustn’t blame yourself for harassment or question your actions. Remember that what happened in the past cannot be changed, but you do have the power to take care of yourself moving forward.

Report the Incident

If you are harassed on your college campus, you will want to report the accident to campus security, your guidance counselor, and the police. You do have the option to call Victim Services or the non-emergency police line. If someone is violating a restraining order or if you feel at risk now, call 911.

Keep an Incident Log

Detailing each incident will help police officers as they investigate your matter. An incident log will help you track each incident’s date, time, and location. An incident log will allow you to provide a brief description of each encounter and if there were any eyewitnesses.

Reach Out to a Conway Harassment Lawyer

Your happiness and safety matter above all else. Anyone who threatens your well-being should be prosecuted under the law. When you work with our Conway harassment lawyer, you can rest assured that your rights will remain protected.

If your harasser is a repeat offender or has a pattern of constant contact, then we may recommend that you get a restraining order against them. To qualify for a restraining order, the perpetrator must have committed at least two incidences of stalking or harassment. If you need a restraining order quickly, we can request a judge issue a temporary protection order (TPO). This order is only issued after an emergency hearing when you feel your safety is in peril. When you hire the services of Attorney Brad C. Richardson, the paperwork and deadlines will be handled entirely by our firm on your behalf.

A Conway Personal Injury Lawyer Providing Aggressive Counsel

Being the victim of harassment can leave you feeling hopeless, forcing you to watch your back at every turn. If you have been harassed on a college campus, the Law Office of Brad C. Richardson, LLC, is here to provide the assistance you need. To learn how our Conway harassment lawyer can help you in your matter, do not hesitate to contact us online or by phone.