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School violence and bullying in Serbia and Republika Srpska

Overview

Reports of physical violence and cyberbullying involving elementary school students have emerged in Serbia and Republika Srpska, reflecting a broader trend of peer aggression.

In Serbia, specific incidents of physical assault have been detailed. At the ‘Vožd Karađorđe’ elementary school in Leskovac, a second-grade student allegedly attacked three girls by punching, kicking, and striking them. Parents reported that the student had previously exhibited behavioral issues and had even threatened to bring a knife to school. In Čukarica, at the ‘Braća Jerković’ elementary school, older students reportedly attacked two boys, throwing one into a trash container and causing injuries to his head, neck, arm, and hip. Parents expressed frustration over minimal disciplinary actions and a lack of school notification.

In Republika Srpska, police are investigating cyberbullying. Parents, including Sanja Kaurin from the ‘Desanka Maksimović’ Elementary School in Trn, reported that students use anonymous social media profiles to harass peers. This online harassment has reportedly escalated recently after circulating for approximately two years.

Broader regional trends indicate rising concerns. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Prijedor Social Work Center noted that the number of perpetrators of peer violence increased from 12 to 29. In Novi Sad, Serbia, an 11-year-old student brought a knife to the Jožef Atila Elementary School, though no serious injuries occurred. Experts suggest these incidents are part of a wider social phenomenon driven by social media influence and a lack of empathy.

Entities

Novi Sad · Desanka Masimović Elementary School · Banja Luka · Leskovac · Prijedor Social Work Center

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Peer violence and school safety concerns rise across Bosnia, Turkey, and Serbia

    Rising incidents of school violence and weapon possession in Bosnia, Turkey, and Serbia highlight a growing trend of peer aggression and the impact of social media on student behavior.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Police investigate cyberbullying in Republika Srpska elementary schools

    Police are investigating reports of widespread cyberbullying among elementary school students in Republika Srpska, involving social media groups used to harass and label peers.

  3. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    School violence incidents reported at elementary schools in Serbia

    Separate incidents of student violence and bullying have been reported at elementary schools in Leskovac and Čukarica, Serbia, leading to police involvement and parental protests.

Sources

bigportal.ba · bl-portal.com · koroskenovice.si · kozarski.com · kurir.rs · micromreza.com · oslobodjenje.ba · prijedor24.com · prijedordanas.com · resetka.rs · sjevercg.me · studentski.hr · verige.net

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