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Facing deluge of school shooting threats, sheriff pledges to perp walk students

Sheriff Chitwood is combating school violence threats by publicly releasing mug shots of juvenile offenders.
Public shaming as a deterrent has faced criticism from juvenile justice advocates.

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months

Mass attacks in China predominantly involve vehicles or knives, with emotional grievances driving the perpetrators.

Hammer-wielding public schoolboy who attacked fellow students as they slept unmasked

A teenager received a life sentence for attacking fellow students and a teacher, despite claiming insanity due to sleepwalking.

Journalists are mostly resisting this sheriff's horrible precedent of naming a child - Poynter

Public shaming of arrested children for violence threats is harmful and counterproductive.
Newsrooms are shifting focus toward public safety rather than sensational crime reporting.

Facing deluge of school shooting threats, sheriff pledges to perp walk students

Sheriff Chitwood is combating school violence threats by publicly releasing mug shots of juvenile offenders.
Public shaming as a deterrent has faced criticism from juvenile justice advocates.

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months

Mass attacks in China predominantly involve vehicles or knives, with emotional grievances driving the perpetrators.

Hammer-wielding public schoolboy who attacked fellow students as they slept unmasked

A teenager received a life sentence for attacking fellow students and a teacher, despite claiming insanity due to sleepwalking.

Journalists are mostly resisting this sheriff's horrible precedent of naming a child - Poynter

Public shaming of arrested children for violence threats is harmful and counterproductive.
Newsrooms are shifting focus toward public safety rather than sensational crime reporting.
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Books by Jodi Picoult, John Green and Stephen King Among the Most Banned in Schools

Nineteen Minutes was banned in 98 school districts, reflecting a troubling trend in book censorship in America.

NYC 7th-grader's beating and antisemitic attack was so bad his family moved states: suit

A Jewish boy was assaulted in school due to antisemitism, and school officials failed to properly respond to the attack.
#teen-safety

Police probing whether west London acid attack linked to school dispute, says victim's grandmother

An acid attack on a teenage girl is being investigated for links to a school dispute, causing life-altering injuries.

Williamsburg gets its own 'down under' BQ Flea next month

Two violent incidents involving students occurred near Prospect Heights schools, raising concerns about safety in educational environments.

Police probing whether west London acid attack linked to school dispute, says victim's grandmother

An acid attack on a teenage girl is being investigated for links to a school dispute, causing life-altering injuries.

Williamsburg gets its own 'down under' BQ Flea next month

Two violent incidents involving students occurred near Prospect Heights schools, raising concerns about safety in educational environments.
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Gay student assaulted in notoriously anti-LGBTQ+ school district - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-LGBTQ+ parental rights campaigns have incited violence against LGBTQ+ students, exemplified by a gay teen's assault in Chino Hills.
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Sheriff Posts Video of 11-Year-Old Charged in Fake School Shooting Threat

Sheriff Chitwood implements a policy to publicly share images of youths who threaten school violence, aiming to deter such behavior and promote accountability.

Two slashed at NYC school, victims taken into custody: cops

Two males were slashed in a Manhattan school, causing injuries. Unclear if they were students. Building houses various schools.

Student hospitalized after stabbing at Dorchester school

A student was stabbed at TechBoston Academy during a fight, leading to the attacker being in police custody.

Sheriff Posts Video of 11-Year-Old Charged in Fake School Shooting Threat

Sheriff Chitwood implements a policy to publicly share images of youths who threaten school violence, aiming to deter such behavior and promote accountability.

Two slashed at NYC school, victims taken into custody: cops

Two males were slashed in a Manhattan school, causing injuries. Unclear if they were students. Building houses various schools.

Student hospitalized after stabbing at Dorchester school

A student was stabbed at TechBoston Academy during a fight, leading to the attacker being in police custody.
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Revere teacher cut breaking up fight, city says knife was not involved

A Revere teacher was injured during a school fight, initially reported as a stabbing, but later confirmed as an accident involving a locker.
#education

Georgia Shooting Might Have Been Way Worse' Without Security Steps

New security systems at Apalachee High School potentially prevented more casualties during a deadly shooting.

Hundreds of students harass Jewish teacher in New York school for attending Israel march

Hundreds of New York City students engaged in a riot at Hillcrest High School after learning that a teacher attended a pro-Israel rally.
The teacher, who is Jewish, expressed shock and called for a safe learning environment for all students and teachers.
The incident is being investigated, and the mayor condemned the antisemitic behavior and pledged to address it.

NDP calls for Ontario school safety plan amid 'urgent and growing' violence | CBC News

The NDP calls for an emergency school safety plan in Ontario due to rising violence against educators and students.

Georgia Shooting Might Have Been Way Worse' Without Security Steps

New security systems at Apalachee High School potentially prevented more casualties during a deadly shooting.

Hundreds of students harass Jewish teacher in New York school for attending Israel march

Hundreds of New York City students engaged in a riot at Hillcrest High School after learning that a teacher attended a pro-Israel rally.
The teacher, who is Jewish, expressed shock and called for a safe learning environment for all students and teachers.
The incident is being investigated, and the mayor condemned the antisemitic behavior and pledged to address it.

NDP calls for Ontario school safety plan amid 'urgent and growing' violence | CBC News

The NDP calls for an emergency school safety plan in Ontario due to rising violence against educators and students.
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LIVE | 4 dead in shooting at Georgia high school, student suspect in custody: Officials

A shooting at Apalachee High School resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries, with a suspect in custody believed to be a student.

Violence prevention programs in school are one way to keep kids safe, experts say

Prevention measures and violence prevention efforts are crucial in schools to avoid tragedies and help students deal with big emotions.

Student stabbed, another injured, during fight at Manhattan high school

Violence has no place in schools.

Student stabbed at NJ high school, prompting lockdown with minor in custody

A student was stabbed at Hackensack High School in New Jersey, prompting a lockdown.
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and an unidentified student was taken into custody.

Girl, 12, stabbed by fellow student inside NYC school: cops

A 12-year-old girl was stabbed inside her school in Queens.
The school was placed on hold and the person of interest was taken into custody.

LIVE | 4 dead in shooting at Georgia high school, student suspect in custody: Officials

A shooting at Apalachee High School resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries, with a suspect in custody believed to be a student.

Violence prevention programs in school are one way to keep kids safe, experts say

Prevention measures and violence prevention efforts are crucial in schools to avoid tragedies and help students deal with big emotions.

Student stabbed, another injured, during fight at Manhattan high school

Violence has no place in schools.

Student stabbed at NJ high school, prompting lockdown with minor in custody

A student was stabbed at Hackensack High School in New Jersey, prompting a lockdown.
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and an unidentified student was taken into custody.

Girl, 12, stabbed by fellow student inside NYC school: cops

A 12-year-old girl was stabbed inside her school in Queens.
The school was placed on hold and the person of interest was taken into custody.
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Boy slashes fellow 13-year-old during fight outside NYC school: cops

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face by a classmate during a fight outside their Brooklyn school.
The boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

'We are outraged that this happened on our campus': Five adults assaulted student in Dublin High locker room

Dublin High School is addressing a serious assault involving multiple adults and a teenage boy, affirming the need for a safe school environment.

Boy slashes fellow 13-year-old during fight outside NYC school: cops

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face by a classmate during a fight outside their Brooklyn school.
The boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

'We are outraged that this happened on our campus': Five adults assaulted student in Dublin High locker room

Dublin High School is addressing a serious assault involving multiple adults and a teenage boy, affirming the need for a safe school environment.
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Weapon - described as loaded gun - seized after student fight Friday at Sylmar High

A loaded gun was recovered after a student fight at Sylmar High, prompting a lockdown and one confirmed arrest.

Police arrest 8 girls in Bay Area middle school attack

Eight girls arrested for beating at Sinaloa Middle School, prompt security measures.

Violent Brawl and Student Stampede at Novato Middle School Has Parents Up In Arms

School violence at Novato's Sinaloa Middle School led to stampede, illustrating escalating unrest levels in the Bay Area.
#investigation

Boy, 15, suffers cardiac arrest after attack outside school in France

School violence incidents in France are escalating, with recent attacks leading to serious injuries.
Authorities are taking steps to investigate and address the increasing violence in schools, including providing psychological help.

Boy, 15, struck with over the head with hammer in Morden school playground

Incident of a 15-year-old boy being struck with a hammer at a school in London is under investigation.

Girl, 14, left in coma after attack by teenagers outside school in France

French government investigating severe attack on 14-year-old student outside school in Montpellier
Alleged attackers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a minor, amidst heightened tensions in French schools

Anti-Trans Law Draws Scrutiny After 16-Year-Old's Death in Oklahoma

Gender identity-based violence is a serious issue
Investigation ongoing regarding the incident at the high school

Boy, 15, suffers cardiac arrest after attack outside school in France

School violence incidents in France are escalating, with recent attacks leading to serious injuries.
Authorities are taking steps to investigate and address the increasing violence in schools, including providing psychological help.

Boy, 15, struck with over the head with hammer in Morden school playground

Incident of a 15-year-old boy being struck with a hammer at a school in London is under investigation.

Girl, 14, left in coma after attack by teenagers outside school in France

French government investigating severe attack on 14-year-old student outside school in Montpellier
Alleged attackers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a minor, amidst heightened tensions in French schools

Anti-Trans Law Draws Scrutiny After 16-Year-Old's Death in Oklahoma

Gender identity-based violence is a serious issue
Investigation ongoing regarding the incident at the high school
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#police-investigation

Student Slashed In The Face Outside Brooklyn Middle School: NYPD

13-year-old student slashed outside Brooklyn middle school
Attack occurred at M.S. 2 - Parkside Preparatory Academy
Fellow student detained in connection with the slashing

Student rushed to hospital after 'hammer attack' at south London school

Incident involving a student being struck with a hammer at a school in south London resulted in police investigation and school disciplinary action.

Student Slashed In The Face Outside Brooklyn Middle School: NYPD

13-year-old student slashed outside Brooklyn middle school
Attack occurred at M.S. 2 - Parkside Preparatory Academy
Fellow student detained in connection with the slashing

Student rushed to hospital after 'hammer attack' at south London school

Incident involving a student being struck with a hammer at a school in south London resulted in police investigation and school disciplinary action.
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Germany: 17-year-old charged in school knife attack DW 04/25/2024

A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm for a knife attack in a German school.

Liberals have made our schools less safe and turned teachers into targets

Violence in schools, caught on camera, sheds light on the need for policy changes and increased awareness of the issue.

Chaos in the classroom? Take it from someone on the frontline, this is the result of Tory neglect | Lola Okolosie

Schools facing increased violence and misbehavior from pupils.
Lack of support for vulnerable children in schools.

Five Students Wounded in Slashing at Queens High School

Increase in school violence in NYC schools is concerning.
Possible link between rising discipline problems and pandemic-related stress.

Federal probe to look into Okla. school's actions before teen's death

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating discrimination at Owasso High School following the death of a nonbinary student.
LGBTQ+ groups and the community are demanding answers and action in response to the tragedy at Owasso High School.

13-year-old slashed outside Brooklyn middle school

Student slashes another
Fight outside Brooklyn middle school

US schools are sending more kids to psychiatrists out of fears of violence. Clinicians are concerned

Schools are increasingly referring students to psychiatrists for evaluations amid concerns over school violence
Psychiatric assessments can be essential in preventing violence in schools and providing support to students

2 students stabbed inside NYC public high school, 1 in custody: cops

Two students were stabbed inside a public high school in Queens, NY.
Both students were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

It's time for a 'broken windows' policy for schools

School violence is a concerning issue that needs to be addressed
Punishments for school violence incidents are often ineffective
#Bronx

Girl, 12, slashed by fellow student in NYC classroom - second school stabbing in two days

A 12-year-old girl was slashed by a fellow student in her Bronx middle school.
The attack occurred just a day after a teenage boy was stabbed in a Brooklyn high school.

2 Stabbings in 2 Days at New York City Schools, the Police Say

A 12-year-old girl was slashed in the leg at a Bronx middle school
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a Brooklyn high school the day before

Girl, 12, slashed by fellow student in NYC classroom - second school stabbing in two days

A 12-year-old girl was slashed by a fellow student in her Bronx middle school.
The attack occurred just a day after a teenage boy was stabbed in a Brooklyn high school.

2 Stabbings in 2 Days at New York City Schools, the Police Say

A 12-year-old girl was slashed in the leg at a Bronx middle school
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a Brooklyn high school the day before
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We are walking into unknown' every day in really dangerous' job, says teacher

Some teachers in England are experiencing a surge in unacceptable behavior from pupils and parents, including verbal and physical confrontation.
Ofsted's annual report suggests that some parents are increasingly willing to challenge schools on their policies and rules.
A teacher with nearly 30 years of experience has described the job as becoming dangerous, with a significant increase in violent, aggressive, and confrontational behavior from students.
#transgender-rights

Trans teen attacked in boy's bathroom left hospitalized with broken jaw - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender teen physically assaulted in boys' bathroom at high school.

Trans teen girl left with broken jaw after attack at high school

Trans teenager in Minnesota attacked at school, sustains a broken jaw. Calls for protection and support for trans youth.

Trans teen attacked in boy's bathroom left hospitalized with broken jaw - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender teen physically assaulted in boys' bathroom at high school.

Trans teen girl left with broken jaw after attack at high school

Trans teenager in Minnesota attacked at school, sustains a broken jaw. Calls for protection and support for trans youth.
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