Monthly Archives: November 2010

Pennsylvania. Parents Demand Action Following Violent Confrontation At Lincoln High School

Following a violent confrontation at Lincoln High School, the Philadelphia School District is facing tough questions from parents. Some parents told Eyewitness News, violence at Lincoln is an ongoing problem and they are fed up. Eyewitness News obtained the cell … Continue reading

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Washington. Bullied Student Fights Back

A teen accused of stabbing a classmate in the head Wednesday didn’t just lash out randomly at his victim, says a close friend of the suspect. According to the friend, stabbing suspect Josh Shirley, 18, had been repeatedly bullied by … Continue reading

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Maryland. 16-year-old stabbed in fight at Douglass High

Police say a 16-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a fight at Douglass High School this afternoon. At about 4 p.m. the boy was fighting with a group of males near the football field when he was stabbed … Continue reading

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California. Middle School Student Pelted With Rocks By Bullies

Their daughter was pelted with rocks on the playground at Jefferson Middle School in San Gabriel, according to court documents. The October 2007 attack left the sixth-grader with a concussion and the family frustrated by what they called inaction on … Continue reading

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Florida. High School Fight Sends 18 to Juvie

A fight that broke out late Monday morning outside the cafeteria at Fort Pierce Westwood High School has resulted in 18 arrests, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office reported. The cause of the fight is unknown. St. Lucie County school … Continue reading

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Mississippi. Teacher Injured in School Fight to File Charges

 Moss Point High School teacher plans to file charges against at least two students after being injured while breaking up a fight at the school Monday morning. Senior English teacher Benjamin Broome also said he planned to go to the … Continue reading

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Indiana. Student Seriously Injured in School Fight

A fight involving two female students in the cafeteria of Southport High School on Tuesday left a student seriously injured, school officials said, and an arrest is pending. Danelle Loyd, 17, suffered a critical head injury during the fight. She … Continue reading

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UK. Unions Call for Restraint Training for Teachers to Protect Against False Child Abuse Charges

Thousands of teachers in the UK fear chaos in the classroom if the Government goes ahead with plans to give them powers to restrain and search unruly pupils without proper training.  Four out of five teachers surveyed by the Teacher … Continue reading

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Louisiana. Swanson Center for Youth Under Fire

Swanson becoming dumping ground for tough youth     More youth, less money, overwhelmed staff   There are 194 youth imprisoned at Swanson Center for Youth, the local staff is overwhelmed by the numbers and problems are being reported daily.Representative … Continue reading

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Maryland. Students Facing Charges for PUlling a Gun During a Fist Fight

Montgomery County police said two Springbrook High School students are facing charges after pulling a gun during a fist fight behind the school. Police said the two students were fighting near the school in the White Oak area of Silver … Continue reading

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