Latest news and stories about school violence in Portugal for expats and residents.
This page has only 1 story and is not indexed by search engines.
The majority of victims in this context are girls aged 11 to 14.
The majority of victims supported by APAV are teenage girls.
Most victims are women, while the perpetrators are predominantly men. The phenomenon is most concentrated in Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Only half filed a complaint.
The Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) assisted 1,249 victims of school-related violence between 2020 and 2025, representing an increase of 58.9 per cent over these six years.
A police officer taking part in training under the 'Escola Segura' programme was struck by pepper spray during clashes that began between two students and spread outside. Two people were hospitalised.
A police officer who was giving training at that educational establishment as part of the Escola Segura (Safe School) programme was hit by pepper spray.
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.
