Following a tragic stabbing incident involving a school assistant in France, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced new initiatives aimed at addressing knife crime among youth. She emphasized the importance of early detection of mental health issues among children through the national education system. While acknowledging staff shortages in schools, particularly among medical personnel, Borne advocated for increased staffing of psychologists and social workers. This response comes alongside calls for stricter security measures in schools and the government’s commitment to making educational environments safer for children.
In the wake of the assault, authorities promised a raft of measures to tackle knife crime among children.
If a young person is identified by the national education system and may have psychological, mental or even psychiatric problems, there must be some kind of safety net to ensure they receive care.
Borne stressed that nearly 50 percent of positions for school doctors were vacant, indicating a need for increased staffing levels.
We will continue this policy of deterrence with a very clear message, schools must remain a sanctuary, weapons have no place in them.
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