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Violence in schools: alarm signal for parents and politicians!
More and more refugees are traveling to Germany due to the introduction of payment systems. At the same time, incidents of violence in schools are increasing.
Violence in schools: alarm signal for parents and politicians!
The increasing number of refugees traveling to Germany is linked to the introduction of a new payment card that is intended to improve support for refugees. This development was by Picture reported in detail. The card is intended not only to provide easier access to financial support, but also to promote the integration of refugees into society.
The proposed reform comes at a time when the number of refugees arriving is increasing. The introduction of this card is seen as a step towards better addressing the challenges associated with immigration. Critics, however, warn that this measure could place additional burdens on the country's social and educational systems.
Violence in schools is a growing problem
Parallel to the challenges of refugee integration, there are alarming reports of an increase in violence at schools in Germany. Loud Stuttgart News Thousands of violent incidents such as punches, kicks and sexual assaults have been reported, endangering safety in educational institutions.
Particularly frightening: A recent incident in Petershagen, in which a 22-year-old broke into a school with a knife and a blank gun, illustrates the seriousness of the situation. In this case, a shooting alarm was triggered and the perpetrator was arrested.
Current statistics confirm the increase
Statistical data shows a worrying trend. In North Rhine-Westphalia, over 5,400 violent crimes were recorded in 2022, an increase of over 50 percent compared to 2019. In Bavaria, 1,674 cases of intentional minor bodily harm were registered, and a similar increase has also been recorded in other federal states.
- Baden-Württemberg: 2.243 Gewaltfälle
- Sachsen: 1.976 Vorkommnisse
- Brandenburg: 910 Rohheitsdelikte
- Berlin: 2.344 Fälle von Körperverletzung
- Thüringen: 561 Körperverletzungen (Vorjahr: 321)
- Niedersachsen: Anstieg der Rohheitsdelikte auf 2.680 im Jahr 2023
The use of weapons in schools, including knives, is increasing. In Thuringia, a total of five weapons and airsoft weapons were used just as often in 2022. In Saxony, 15 weapons, 42 knives and 43 stones were seized. Experts attribute this violence to various factors, including experiences of family violence and the influence of media.
In addition, schools try to reduce violence by expanding social work and deploying security services, but often face the problem of not having enough resources to effectively counteract it.
In the 2023/24 school year, around 11.2 million students in Germany are enrolled in general education and vocational schools as well as in health care schools. These figures highlight the high pressure on the education system, while both the social integration of refugees and security management in schools need to be urgently addressed.