Crime & Bullying Prevention

Acts of violence and intimidation at school and the means of preventing them.

Highlights

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Cyberattack shuts down community college in Massachusetts

March 7, 2023
Northern Essex Community College's campuses have been closed for 5 days, but hope to reopen Wednesday.
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Former bookkeeper with Anderson (Ind.) district accused of embezzling nearly $1 million in school funds

Oct. 11, 2022
As bookkeeper for the food service department, Carla Burke allegedly diverted checks to herself over more than 5 years.
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Los Angeles district says cyberthieves have released some of the data they stole last month

Oct. 3, 2022
The school system says it will not pay the ransom the thieves have demanded.
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Teen charged with murder in shooting death of New York City high school student struck by a stray bullet

April 12, 2022
Jeremiah Ryan, 17, is accused of fatally shooting Angellyh Yambo near the Bronx high school she attended.
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Student arrested after stabbing fellow student at Los Angeles school

Jan. 27, 2022
17-year-old student at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex was reported in stable condition after being stabbed.

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