Safety Law News for January 19, 2016

by Bernie James • January 19, 2016 • Comments Off

In Nebraska, school resource officers are participating in Washington County’s juvenile diversion program. The program is designed to address recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent juveniles. Once they complete the program, participants will have a felony conviction dismissed.

In Maryland, a survey released by Wicomico County reveals that a majority of teachers and staff are concerned over student and staff safety and the growing level of disrespect in the classroom. More than 70 percent of those polled believe disrespect from students toward teachers and staff has increased from previous school years.

In Wisconsin, the legislature is considering a bill [AB 517] that would require public high schools and private high schools participating in the state’s voucher program to collect statistics on crimes and safety incidents on school property, school buses and school-sanctioned events.

High School Students in Beloit, Wisconsin, say they are concerned about safety. In a new survey 36.3 percent agree that violence is a problem at their school, and 48.2 percent of students agree that harassment and bullying is a problem.

← Safety Law News For January 12, 2016

Safety Law News for January 22, 2016 →