A freshman at the high school where you are principal runs into the office claiming that he was assaulted by three upperclassmen in the restroom. He reports that a teacher witnessed the incident but quickly left the scene. The student says he can identify the three students who assaulted him.
- How should you go about investigating the student’s claim?
- If it turns out there was an assault, can you or the school be held liable? Explain.
- What should you do about the teacher who witnessed the incident but left the scene?
- What additional steps might you take? What resources might you utilize?