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Massachusetts School Safety and Violence Statistics (Part A)
Just as the nation is experiencing an increase in violence in schools, so is Massachusetts. Not all of the school violence is deadly; however, all violence in schools is detrimental to the learning of the students.
Parents and administrators should be aware of these statistics, especially when developing a school safety plan.
Violence in Schools Statistics from the Department of Justice
- The victimization rate of students age 12 to 18 at school was 55 victimizations per 1,000 students in 2004 and 57 victimizations in 2005.
- Data from the National Crime Victimization Survey show that students age 12 to 18 were victims of about 1.5 million nonfatal crimes (theft plus violent crime) while they were at school and about 1.2 million nonfatal crimes while they were away from school in 2005.
- In 2005, some 8% of students reported being threatened or injured with a weapon, such as a gun, knife, or club, on school property.
- The percentage of students who were threatened or injured with a weapon fluctuated between 1993 and 2005 without a clear trend.
- In all survey years from 1993 through 2005, between 7-9% of students reported being threatened or injured in this way.
- In 2005-06, 78% of schools experienced one or more violent incidents of crime, 17% experienced one or more serious violent incidents, 46% experienced one or more thefts, and 68% experienced another type of crime.
If your child has suffered an injury at school you should consult with a personal injury lawyer that specializes in child injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts. It is important that the lawyer you choose has successfully handled child accident cases and understands the intricacies of child injury.
How to Select a Child Injury Lawyer?
When selecting a Boston child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as:
- How long have you been practicing law?
- Do you have experience with child accident cases in Massachusetts?
- What is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?
For over 30 years Kiley Law Group, located in Andover and Boston, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child's injuries Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained Boston child injury attorneys win your case.
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