School Officials’ Legal Obligations to Crime Victims under Wisconsin Law
Libbie Osaben, Brian P. Goodman, Douglas E. Witte, Rick Verstegen, Heather Curnutt | 06.23.26
Students frequently report sensitive matters to school officials. When those sensitive matters indicate that the student has been the victim of a crime, among other responsibilities, school officials should consider their potential responsibility to ensure that the student victim receives reasonable protection from the accused.