Two Portsmouth mothers contacted police Monday evening to report troubling incidents involving their daughters — one assaulted on a school bus, and another shoved during basketball practice in what she says is part of a long-running pattern of bullying.
Police Take Reports on School Violence
The first call came in around 6 p.m., when a woman told officers her daughter had been assaulted on the bus earlier in the day. Police took information for a report and plan to follow up with school officials.
Just half an hour later, another mother reached out to file a report, saying her child was being “continuously bullied at school.”
She told police her daughter is already part of an ongoing court case involving a protection order against a student who allegedly assaulted her before.
According to the mom, the latest incident happened during basketball practice, when another student shoved her daughter from behind while running drills.
She said she reviewed video footage showing the shove, though she claimed administrators were “reluctant” to share it.
The mother told police she didn’t want to press charges — she just wanted the continued harassment documented.
What Parents Can Do About Bullying
Bullying can have lasting effects — emotionally, socially, and academically. Police and counselors alike say documentation is key.
Here’s what experts recommend if your child is being harassed:
✅ Keep records — save texts, screenshots, or photos of injuries or property damage.
📞 Contact the school — follow up in writing with administrators or guidance staff.
🧑⚖️ Know your rights — if the school doesn’t act, you can involve law enforcement or seek a protection order.
💬 Support your child — reassure them it’s not their fault and encourage them to speak openly.
