Examples of Harassment Towards Parents
Continuously contacting parents with unnecessary or harassing messages, emails, or calls, causing distress and invading their privacy.
Repeated unwelcome communication:
Using threats or intimidation tactics to coerce parents into compliance with school policies or decisions, creating a climate of fear and powerlessness.
Threats or intimidation:
Punishing or retaliating against parents who advocate for their child's rights or request accommodations, undermining their efforts to ensure their child receives appropriate support.
Retaliation for advocacy:
Engaging in online harassment or spreading rumours and false information about parents of children with disabilities on social media or other online platforms.
Cyberbullying:
Subjecting parents to excessive scrutiny or criticism of their parenting abilities, personal lives, or decisions, causing emotional distress and undermining their confidence.
Excessive scrutiny:
Initiating unfounded investigations or complaints against parents, causing stress and anxiety and wasting resources on baseless accusations.
Unwarranted investigations:
Deliberately excluding parents from school activities, meetings, or events as a form of punishment or retaliation, isolating them from the school community.
Blacklisting or exclusion:
Making false allegations or reports against parents to authorities or child protection agencies, tarnishing their reputation and causing unnecessary distress and legal complications.
False accusations:
Singling out parents of children with disabilities for criticism or blame, either directly or indirectly, can create a sense of isolation and alienation within the school community.
Scapegoating:
Undermining parents' efforts to be involved in their child's education by withholding information, excluding them from decision-making processes, or discouraging their participation in school activities.
