I have a question about a false report of school violence.

If you have been placed in an unfair situation due to a false report of school violence, proving the facts is the most important thing.

First, you should secure as much objective material as possible that can show your relationship with the student in question, the degree of interaction, and the circumstances at the time of the incident.

For example, it is helpful to collect and submit school CCTV footage, the contents of conversations at the time (text messages, messengers, SNS, and the like), written statements or petitions from friends, and the opinion within the class.

The School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee (the school violence committee) hears and judges not only the victim's statement but also the explanation of the student identified as the perpetrator, so the initial response is very important.

You must explain, with specific and consistent reasoning, that it is a false report of school violence and that you are not the perpetrator.

As much as possible, it is advisable to respond by organizing the materials with the assistance of an attorney specializing in this area.

In addition, since an attorney may accompany you when the school violence committee is convened, attending together with your attorney and mounting a defense is also a good approach.

In particular, where a report contrary to the facts was made intentionally, responsibility for the false report can be pursued, so depending on the circumstances there may also be room to respond later with a defamation claim or the like.

However, unlike criminal proceedings, the school violence committee may not have clear standards for the presumption of facts, so it is recommended that you receive the assistance of a legal expert early in order to prevent an unfair outcome.

Through collaboration with the firm's internal examination-of-evidence and digital forensics center, our firm can secure evidence such as alibis and witness statements.

In addition, an attorney specializing in school violence cases who has handled many cases related to the school violence committee provides response strategies tailored to each client's case, so you may wish to request a consultation with Daeryun.