Violent victimization at school rose among students in 2024, federal data show

Students ages 12 to 18 experienced higher rates of reported crime at school than away from school in 2024, according to a new federal analysis. But the overall rate of crime victimization at school has not changed significantly since 2014. The rate of total victimization, including theft and nonfatal violent crimes such as robbery, aggravated […]
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