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The PSP has launched a month‑long school operation, 'Violence? No, thank you!', delivering awareness activities for the whole school community on school-based violence, weapons possession/use and juvenile delinquency. Targeting pupils in the 3rd cycle of basic education and secondary schools, the campaign combines prevention and legal deterrence by warning minors that violent acts can carry criminal consequences. The initiative aims to reduce incidents, improve reporting and engage schools, families and staff in safeguarding measures.

The victim was provoked and attacked by several classmates at a school in Porto Salvo, Oeiras. The outraged father fears for his son's safety and wants him transferred. The main aggressor has been suspended and disciplinary proceedings have been opened.

The victim was provoked and attacked by several classmates at a school in Porto Salvo, Oeiras. An outraged father fears for his son's safety and wants him transferred. The main aggressor has been suspended and disciplinary proceedings opened.

A mother writes to Eduardo Sá describing how her son is getting hurt and is now afraid to go to school. The educator repeatedly downplays the incidents, dismissing them as minor 'disagreements'.

The national operation 'Joga pelo Seguro' is being carried out by teams from the Safe School Programme across the country until Friday.

The current Student Statute requires immediate updates to better define and speed up the processes for handling disciplinary issues in schools, in light of recent incidents of violence.
