Top Ten Resources for Bullying and Cyberbullying
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Top Ten Resources for Bullying and Cyberbullying

Bullying and cyberbullying affect millions of students each year, with particularly severe impacts on LGBTQ youth, students with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. This curated resource guide brings together leading legal analyses, government reports, and research studies to help parents, advocates, and professionals understand the scope of the problem—and the legal and policy tools available to address it.

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Understanding Your Parental Rights Under IDEA and California Law
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Understanding Your Parental Rights Under IDEA and California Law

Parents of children with disabilities have powerful, enforceable rights under federal and California law. This legal guide explains what those rights are—how they apply during the IEP process, evaluations, and disputes—and how courts have consistently affirmed parents as equal partners in protecting their child’s education.

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Top Ten Resources for Understanding the Troubled Teen Industry
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Top Ten Resources for Understanding the Troubled Teen Industry

The troubled teen industry operates largely out of public view—but extensive legal, governmental, and survivor-centered research reveals a deeply troubling pattern of abuse, neglect, and systemic failure. This curated list of essential reports, resolutions, and legal scholarship offers parents, advocates, and professionals a critical foundation for understanding institutional child abuse and the urgent need for reform.

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9 Steps for Effective Self-Advocacy at IEP Meetings

9 Steps for Effective Self-Advocacy at IEP Meetings

IEP meetings can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to. Parents are equal members of the IEP team, with powerful legal rights and a critical voice in shaping their child’s education. This guide breaks down nine essential steps to help you prepare, speak up with confidence, and protect your child’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education—without intimidation or pressure.

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