Tag #School Violence

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Welsh Schoolgirl Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

A 14-year-old girl in Ammanford, Wales was found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing two teachers and a student with a bladed multitool at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman on April 24, 2023; all victims survived but required hospital treatment, and the girl awaits sentencing on April 28th.

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welt.de
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Survey Shows Rise in Violence in German Schools

A survey of 1300 German school principals reveals that 60 percent reported an increase in physical and psychological violence in schools over the past five years, with teachers frequently targeted by verbal abuse, online threats, and physical attacks; perpetrators include students and parents.

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Victorian School Assaults Surge 50% in Two Years

Reports of assaults at Victorian schools increased by about 50% in two years, exceeding 600 incidents by June 2024; stalking and harassment reports also rose to their highest level since 2019, prompting concerns about school safety and the need for improved risk management.

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welt.de
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Berlin School Violence: 90 Youths Chase Student, Raising Safety Concerns

At Berlin's Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, a seventh-grader was chased by approximately 90 youths with weapons on Wednesday, prompting a large police response and raising concerns about escalating school violence following previous reports of aggression and violence among students.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Smartphones Fuel Rise in US School Violence

At Revere High School in Massachusetts, a large school fight broke out on the third day of a new "no phones" policy, highlighting a national trend where smartphones are used to organize, film, and spread videos of school violence; the incident involved over ten boys and resulted in injuries, showcas...

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"Nizhny Novgorod Schools Witness Surge in Student Violence Against Teachers"

"A wave of violence against teachers by students aged 11-15 has hit the Nizhny Novgorod region, leading to hospitalizations and a viral video showing students assaulting a teacher. Parents face penalties, while schools conduct internal investigations and local authorities are developing preventative...

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Southport Killer Sentenced; Inquiry to Investigate Missed Opportunities

Eighteen-year-old Axel Rudakubana received a 52-year prison sentence for murdering three children and attempting to murder ten more in Southport after a history of violent incidents and multiple referrals to the Prevent programme were missed by various agencies; a public inquiry will investigate.

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18-Year-Old Sentenced to 52 Years for Killing Three Girls in England

An 18-year-old in England, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for stabbing three young girls to death and injuring others at a dance class in July; a public inquiry will investigate systemic failures that allowed the attack.

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Italian Teacher Sentenced for Abuse of Elementary School Students

A 56-year-old special education teacher in Nardò, Italy, Brunella La Rosa, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for aggravated abuse of eight elementary school students between November 2018 and January 2019, including slapping, pushing, hair pulling, and causing students to urinate themselves, base...

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Berlin School Violence Escalates: 15-Year-Old Arrested After Large-Scale Student Confrontation

Following a November 2024 teacher's report on violence at Berlin's Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, a recent incident involved 80–120 students from different schools, resulting in a 15-year-old's arrest for assault and police intervention. A seventh-grader was chased and threatened.

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Backlash Against LGBTQ+ Acceptance Day in Dutch Schools

Dutch secondary schools are facing increasing opposition to Paarse Vrijdag (Purple Friday), an event promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance, with many reporting conflict, leading some schools to replace or cancel it, while others are adapting their approach to ensure safety and inclusivity for LGBTQ+ students ...

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Samara High School Student Faces Criminal Charges for Sexual Assault

In Samara, Russia, an 11th-grade student is under criminal investigation for sexually assaulting multiple younger students, confirmed by video evidence and parental statements, leading to a police investigation and potential lengthy prison sentence.

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