Shocking knife attack in front of school: 31-year-old fatally injured!

Shocking knife attack in front of school: 31-year-old fatally injured!

In a tragic incident at a French school, a 31-year-old school assistant was stabbed by a 14-year-old student during a bag check. The perpetrator, who had not previously appeared before the police, exposed the violence in educational institutions in an alarming manner. This fatal act occurred as part of extensive security measures introduced in February to combat knife violence outside schools. President Emmanuel Macron called the incident a senseless outbreak of violence and questioned the need for such controls. According to the Interior Ministry in Paris, over 6,000 bag checks were carried out between the end of March and the end of May, during which 186 knives were confiscated and 32 students were taken into police custody reports the Kleine Zeitung.

The increasing violence in schools, especially the willingness to use violence among young people, is not just a problem in France. In Germany, a survey shows that almost every second teacher observes violence among students. The figures from the police crime statistics show that the number of children and young people suspected of crimes has increased again reports the Stuttgarter Nachrichten.

The causes of violence

A variety of factors contribute to the increase in violence in schools. In 2022, an increase in violence-related accidents among students was recorded, but this did not reach pre-coronavirus levels. In the last PISA study, over 12% of 15-year-old students reported experiencing bullying several times a month. This form of violence is more common among teachers in socially disadvantaged schools. While violence is less seen as a problem in high schools, almost 70% of teachers in socially disadvantaged schools express concerns about it shows an analysis by Statista.

In addition, in 2022, almost half of teachers report that young people have become more violent. The increased awareness of cyberbullying as a growing problem is also alarming. 98% of school principals and over 80% of parents called for anti-violence training in schools to counteract this problem.

An appeal to society

Current events and the growing violence in educational institutions require tangible measures and a social discussion about causes and solutions. The tragic incident in France symbolizes a worrying development that can be observed not only there, but also in other countries, such as Germany. It is time for education systems to respond to the challenges and strengthen preventive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.