Michael Zwaagstra: The BC Government Should Take a Firm Stand on Student Safety Parents and teachers in British Columbia are concerned about the rise of violence in schools. The lack of a public registry for violent incidents makes it difficult to track the exact number of occurrences. Gangs are reportedly targeting schools for recruitment, which hinders academic learning and creates an unsafe environment for students and educators.

• Parents and teachers are worried about violence in British Columbia schools.
• The province does not maintain a public registry of violent incidents in schools.
• There is increasing anecdotal evidence of violence in schools.
• Gangs are targeting schools for recruitment.
• A former letter from Greater Victoria School District administrators warned of gang recruitment.
• Unchecked violence and gang presence impede academic learning and create unsafe environments.