Together, we can stop violence in our schools

Violence in public school is at crisis level. The 2022-2023 school year saw 27,000 violent incidents in public schools across Nova Scotia. And we know that with barriers to reporting, a lack of support from management, and overworked staff, that number is likely even higher.

If the last year saw similar numbers, increasing at a similar rate as the last few years, we can estimate well over 30,000 incidents in the 2023-24 year also.

Whether you’re a parent, a frontline worker or a concerned community member, join us in demanding the government finally take action to address violence in our schools, and ensure both students and staff are safe and supported.

In 2022, workers sounded the alarm to Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Becky Druhan and the Nova Scotia government about the crisis of violence in our schools. They didn’t listen. Now the Auditor General has produced a report echoing what we have been saying. Violence in schools is increasing because students do not have the staff support that they need in the classroom.

See what school support staff have been saying for years about the crisis of violence in our schools.

While they ignored us, the crisis of violence in public schools has gotten worse, and underfunding and understaffing has increased. We can’t afford any more wasted time from this government. For workers, for kids, for parents, and for communities across Nova Scotia: It is time to act. Join us in demanding the government end violence in schools by providing students and workers with the proper support.

READ OUR REPORT