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Prevention: Many offers for schools in violence prevention
Published on September 8, 2025
Stimulus gas attacks with injured, amok or bomb threats: there is always this in schools."The increasing brutalization in our society is not a diffuse feeling, but a measurable reality," says a response from Hesse's Minister of Culture Armin Schwarz (CDU) when asked by the AfD.Hate and violence have no place at school.In Hesse there are a number of opportunities for sensitization and prevention.
Schools must implement measures bindingly
So there is a guide to act in crisis situations, according to the ministry.In addition to general prevention approaches and the procedure for threats and crises, there are also information on warnings or how to deal with pupils who showed a foreign or self-hazardous behavior.The guidelines are binding by schools.
Develop protection concepts against violence
For teachers, further training on topics such as conflict management or de -escalation provides."In addition, it should be pointed out that the Hessian schools are also obliged to develop protection concepts against violence and sexual abuse, which also strengthens school violence prevention," the answer says.The police are involved in possible crimes or threatening cases.
Sensitize in digital media
The ministry also relies on a number of measures to prevent radicalization and violent behavior in pupils, especially in digital space.It is about a responsible handling of digital media with the aim of clarifying extremist content, recognizing it and strengthening civil courage.In addition, criminal police advice centers would offer schools and inspections to discuss security issues.
Occasionally bomb threats in schools
According to the Hessian Ministry of the Interior, there were no bomb threats in schools in 2022, in 2023 there were seven and six cases the following year.
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