Listen actively, and encourage the youth to tell you everything. Assure them that you will be there to support them;.

Based on the relevance and severity of the situation :

Write the information down, but do not have the youth write a statement

Report it to the school office and ask for the support of specialized school social workers

Make sure the parents know what is going on

Apply the school code of conduct to the other teens who acted against the youth

Notify the Youth Protection Directorate if you have reason to believe that the safety or development of the youth is or may be compromised (according to the Youth Protection Act)

Contact the police if a serious crime has been committed or discovered .

• The police will intervene using the powers and duties conferred on them by the law and under the Frame of Reference for Police Presence in Educational Institutions.
• Special efforts must be made not to trivialize high-risk violent behaviour but at the same time not become alarmist. A careful evaluation of the situation and person involved must be carried out by competent experts.

To find out more

Éducaloi – Teachers 

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