School violence, harassment, provocation to commit suicide: what recourse for the victim?

Alert National Education Services

If your child is a victim of school harassment, school violence, suicideFirst, the management of the institution, who can take action, must be notified and the Academic Directorate of National Education Services (Dasen), in particular to request a possible change of establishment.

Get advice

Victims can also obtain advice and help from dedicated services:

• No to harassment

  to 3020 : this service welcomes young people or parents, victims or witnesses of harassment at school. It is open throughout the year from Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 6pm, except on public holidays, free phone calls and service from a fixed or mobile phone;

• Listen Up

  to 0800 200 000 : to ask anonymous and confidential questions about online harassment. This service is open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, free call and service.

She can also contact an association of the network for the support of victims of school violence France Victims.

Seek justice

The victim may complain at the police station or gendarmerie brigade until 6 years after the incident.

For acts committed by a minor over 13 years of age, the law provides for a prison sentence of between 6 and 18 months (depending on the aggravating circumstances) and a maximum fine of €7,500.