After Graz massacre: urgent demands for more school psychologists!
After Graz massacre: urgent demands for more school psychologists!
The tragic killing spree at a school in Graz shaken the entire country and caused a wave of grief and shock. On June 17, 2025 there was an attack in the Borg Dreierschützengasse, a high school high school with around 400 students: inside and 43 teachers. 11 people, including eight students, were killed in the violence that started in the morning at around 10:00 a.m. The perpetrator, a 21-year-old former student, subsequently committed suicide at school. So far, the exact motives for the crime are unclear, but there are no confirmations on media reports on bullying as a motive.
The school management had previously implemented preventive measures such as a tutoring system under the motto "Schoolchildren help students" and weekly offers in youth coaching. Nevertheless, the incident shows how urgently additional psychosocial support offers are. The school is temporarily closed due to the tragedy, and a crisis intervention team is at the side of those affected. A large contingent of emergency services, including the special unit Cobra, was also on site.
announcements on school psychology
In response to the harrowing act of violence, the parties ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS announced an increase in school psychology and school social work in a government declaration. Minister of Education states that this increase was already planned in the budget. Sigi Maurer, deputy club chairwoman and education spokeswoman for the Greens, expresses her disappointment with the possibly only minimal implementation of this announcement. Their demand is to actually comply with the promises and to meet the need for psychosocial care."Many people, especially young, put hope in these announcements," emphasizes Maurer. It calls for a phase plan and a larger ambition to ensure actual access to psychosocial support. Numerous feedback from pedagogue: inside, students: inside, school spokesman: Interior and parents make it clear that there is a need for action. Maurer appeals to the government of implementing the promised massive increase in funds for school psychology.
long -term effects of violence
The incident in Graz is not only a terrifying example of violence in schools, but also reveals the importance of violence prevention and psychological support for students: inside. Studies show that experiences with violence have long -term effects on mental health and life satisfaction of those affected. Children and adolescents have the right to a safe and non -violent life. A positive environment can prevent aggressive behavior and discrimination and the prevention of violence should be discussed.
Politics is now required not only to react to the shocking events, but also to create sustainable solutions. A common basic attitude in schools and a zero tolerance against violence must be promoted to ensure a safe habitat for all students: inside.
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| Ort | BORG Dreierschützengasse, Graz, Österreich |
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