Preventing School Violence – From Report to Support

March 19, 2024

In this AfATAP webinar Prof Gérard Labuschagne will discuss preventing school violence. The recent shooting of a school principal by a 13 year old learner at Primrose Primary School has placed a spotlight on school violence.

While calls for tighter security and harsh punishment of the offender and his father have abounded, very little intelligent discussion has centered around preventing the violence in the first place.

As more information comes to light about this particular incident, it becomes evident that, as is often the case, there were clear warning signs of this impending violent act.

In this AfATAP webinar attendees will understand some of the myths about violent behaviour which limit our responses to it, compare the Primrose case to the Krugersdorp school sword attack in 2008, and gain insight into how it is possible to identify, assess and manage concerning behaviour before the violent incident occurs by creating a comprehensive plan and system with existing resources, instead of merely responding after the incident.

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