Incidentally in schools: alarm signal for parents and politics!

Incidentally in schools: alarm signal for parents and politics!

Petershagen, Deutschland - The increasing number of refugees traveling to Germany is related to the introduction of a new payment card to improve support for refugee people. This development was fromPicturereported. The card should not only offer easier access to financial support, but also promote the integration of refugees into society.

The intended reform comes at a time when the number of incoming refugees increases. The introduction of this card is seen as a step to better manage the challenges associated with immigration. Critics, on the other hand, warn that this measure could bring additional burdens for the country's social and education systems.

Violence in schools a growing problem

In parallel to the challenges of refugee integration, there are alarming reports on an increase in violence at schools in Germany. LoudStuttgart newsThousands of violent incidents such as blows, kicks and sexual assault were reported, which endangered security in educational institutions.

Particularly frightening: A current incident in Petershagen, in which a 22-year-old entered a school with a knife and a shock pistol, illustrates the seriousness of the situation. In this case, an amocalar was triggered and the perpetrator was arrested.

Current statistics prove the increase

Statistics data show a worrying trend. In 2022, over 5,400 violent offenses were recorded in North Rhine-Westphalia, which corresponds to an increase of over 50 percent compared to 2019. In Bavaria, 1,674 cases of intentional light bodily harm were registered, and a similar increase in other federal states is also recorded.

• Baden-Württemberg: 2,243 violent cases
• Saxony: 1,976 occurrences
• Brandenburg: 910 rawness offenses
• Berlin: 2,344 cases of bodily harm
• Thuringia: 561 assault (previous year: 321)
• Lower Saxony: increase in rawness offenses to 2,680 in 2023

The use of weapons in schools, including knives, is increasing. In 2022, a total of five weapons and as often as Softair weapons were used in Thuringia. In Saxony, 15 weapons, 42 knives and 43 stones were secured. Experts attribute this violence to various factors, including family experiences of violence and the influence of media.

In addition, schools try to reduce violence through the expansion of social work and the use of security services often face the problem of not having enough resources to effectively counteract.

In the school year 2023/24, around 11.2 million pupils in general education and vocational schools as well as at schools in health care are enrolled in Germany. These figures illustrate the high pressure on the education system, while both the social integration of refugees and security management in schools urgently need to be addressed.