You have to prove when,were,why it happened.Tell the police what carrier the harassing text messages are on.
Proving harassment can be very difficult. It depends on the frequency of the behavior. For instance, stalking is two or more unwanted encounters with the person. Threatening letters, emails constitute harassment, too.
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with who do I file a harrasement charge?
California has a limit of 180 days to file charges with the EEOC for sexual harassment cases. If filing with the DFEH, there is a one year limit to file.
If you left your job due to harassment, you need to not let the person get away with it. You should contact your employer and file charges.
As with all offenses, you must have some CREDIBLE evidence that the harassment is taking place. Video, audio, eyewitnesses, etc. Criminal charges are not brought simply on unsubstantiated claims.
Well if you prove that she has threatened her then they will do something about it as its all over the television about bullying.
Usually you can't after the injuries have healed unless you have photos to prove it. It's best to file the charges at the time of the incident
Bullying is legally considered a form of harassment. The thing about restraining orders (at least where I live,) is that you must press charges for harassment first, and then once you have pressed charges for harassment you may file for a restraining order. I don't know where you are from, and I'm not a lawyer so I'm not 100% sure about the laws on this, but I have been told that is how it works in my state. In short- yes, you can get a restraining order against someone who is bullying you, as long as you can prove that they have continued to bully/harass you even after you have asked/told them to stop.
With no history of harassment between them before that it is not harassment to say Happy birthday. If you asked her previously to stay away, just get a restraining order.
It all depends... if your state has a law against cyber bullying or even harassment all you need to do is print off what he/she is saying, get an adult (or trusted friend) to help get it to the court and file for harassment charges.
No. Private individuals cannot make or file criminal charges. If you feel that their actions are harassment, you could report it to the police. However, reporting suspected criminal behavior to the police is probably not going to be sufficient to make a case for criminal harassment.