Shock increase in school violenceEducation and Training Minister Phung Xuan Nha said he would take responsibility for a 13-fold increase in school violence over the past 10 years. There are many reasons that cause school violence related to society and families, but the ministry will also take part of the blame, he said. "School violence is a real issue and on the rise. Tran Thi Tu Anh from Hue College of Education said some of the most severe cases occurred at Tran Phu Secondary School, Bui Thi Xuan High School and Phu Bai High School. School violence has increased 13 times compared to a decade ago, according to the statistics from the Department of Child Care and Protection, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Source: VietNamNet News February 10, 2017 11:26 UTC