KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Since 2016, students in Wide Angle Youth Media’s Design Team have collaborated with local advocacy organizations to develop a series of Know Your Rights booklets to help students better understand their rights.
To date, the Know Your Rights booklets have been distributed to over 2,000 students, family members, and community advocates in Maryland.
Learn more about your rights and download the booklets here.
For Students:
Student Suspension Rights in Maryland
Did you know? Every year Maryland school systems suspend thousands of students, many of whom have disabilities. When students are suspended, they lose instructional time and their learning is interrupted.
If you think that you have been unfairly suspended, contact one of the organizations below:
Students with disabilities: Disability Rights Maryland (410) 727-6352
Students without disabilities: Maryland Office of the Public Defender (443) 873- 3531
Download your own booklet in English or Spanish.
Developed in collaboration with Disability Rights Maryland, Public Justice Center and the Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Interacting with Police in Schools
Any time you interact with police, it is important to know your rights. Knowing your rights can keep you safe and give you time to make a plan for what comes next.If you think that you have been unfairly arrested, contact the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (443) 873- 3531.
For more information regarding students with disabilities, contact Disability Rights Maryland (410) 727-6352.
Download your own booklet here.
Developed in collaboration with Disability Rights Maryland and Baltimore City Public Schools.
For Parents:
NEW! Know Your Child’s Rights: A guide to the suspension and expulsion rights of your child in Maryland.
Was your child sent home, suspended, or expelled? This guide can help you prepare for meetings and conferences with the school system and advocate effectively for your child.
Download your own booklet here.
Developed in collaboration with Disability Rights Maryland and the Maryland Suspension Representation Project.
To learn more about the Know Your Rights campaign or to request materials for your school, please contact info@wideanglemedia.org