Australian School Principals Report Record Near 50 Percent Jump in Student Attacks

Published on March 27, 2024

Australian school principals are experiencing a record-high surge in physical attacks from students, driving many perilously close to the brink of self-harm. A survey conducted by the Australian Catholic University (ACU) of 2,300 school principals found 48.2 percent experienced physical violence in 2023, up 76.5 percent from 2011. Students perpetrated almost all (96.3 percent) of the attacks, followed by parents (65.6 percent). “It is deeply concerning that offensive behaviour towards school leaders and teachers persist and appears to be on the rise,” ACU co-lead investigator Professor Herb Marsh said.  Nearly all principals who were attacked (42.6 percent) triggered a “red flag” email, indicating they were at risk of self-harm, occupational health issues, or a significant impact on their quality of life....

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