Hanoi requires schools to publicize hotlines to handle school violence.

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has just requested the Department of Culture and Social Affairs of wards, communes and affiliated schools to strengthen school security and safety.

In particular, the Department requires schools at all levels to set up hotlines and publicize phone numbers so that parents and people can promptly report information related to potential issues such as school security and safety, school violence, etc.

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training also requires schools at all levels to strengthen propaganda and dissemination of laws on traffic order and safety, fire prevention and fighting, cultural behavior skills, prevention of school violence, drugs, high-tech crimes and social evils.

phan .jpg — Hanoi Department of Education and Training requires schools to set up and publicize hotlines for parents to report information.

Schools must strictly manage the use of mobile phones and broadcasting equipment in schools; promote the role of school counseling groups; regularly organize activities to educate life skills and risk response skills; and early detect students with signs of behavioral and psychological abnormalities.

In addition, schools need to review and inspect all facilities, especially perennial trees that show signs of decay or are at risk of falling, and must report them immediately. Check electrical systems, ponds, railings, playgrounds, etc. to ensure student safety.

According to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, in recent times, work to ensure school security and safety, prevent school violence, crime and social evils has been implemented and achieved positive results.

However, the situation of school violence, social evils, and law violations among students is still complicated, the age of violations tends to be younger, negatively affecting physical, mental health and the educational environment.

Recently, in Hanoi, there have been two serious incidents of school violence that have shaken public opinion: a 7th grade student at Dai Kim Secondary School grabbed the teacher's hair, pinned her head and knocked her down in the classroom; a student at Minh Phu High School was forced to kneel, apologize and lick the license plate by a group of young men.