In today's world, school campuses can be a place of great learning and growth, but they can also be rife uncomfortable and humiliating situations involving student searches of person and mobile device, or misunderstandings and confrontations with school resource officers (campus police). This is where Attorney Shield steps in to provide essential support and protection for students, ensuring their rights are upheld even within the school environment.

Concerns of Parents

• Searches: School officials have broad powers to conduct searches of student lockers, backpacks, and mobile devices, often without warrants or probable cause. Invasive searches can leave students feeling humiliated and powerless.
• Mobile Device Privacy: Searches of students' mobile devices can be highly invasive, as these devices contain some of our most private information.
• School Resource Officers (SROs): The presence of SROs has added complexity and potential for constitutional violations in schools. Encounters with campus law enforcement have become more common, with arrests of school children on the rise.

How Attorney Shield Can Help Students

• Immediate Legal Counsel: Attorney Shield provides immediate access to legal counsel when students are faced with searches or questioning by school officials. Attorneys help students understand their rights and make informed decisions, such as declining searches or requesting parental involvement. The presence of an attorney can also give school officials a good reason to pause and reevaluate their actions.
• De-escalation with Video Sessions: In encounters involving campus police, Attorney Shield's recorded video sessions promote respectful and lawful interactions, minimizing potential conflicts.
• Preventing Unjust Consequences: With legal support at their fingertips, students can reduce the risk of unjust consequences, including wrongful arrests or unwarranted disciplinary actions.
• Empowering Confidence: Attorney Shield empowers students to confidently assert their rights, fostering a sense of agency and responsibility for their own legal well-being.

Attorney Shield isn't just a resource for adults; it's a crucial tool for students navigating complex interactions with school officials and law enforcement, both on and off campus. By providing legal support, protecting rights, and promoting responsible decision-making, Attorney Shield empowers young individuals to confidently face the challenges they encounter in their educational journey toward adulthood.

Be sure to check out the video below that discusses "Should Children Be Treated Like Criminals?"