WAFFEN
Warum bringen Kinder Pistolen, Messer oder andere Waffen mit in die Schule? Manche wollen einfach nur angeben, andere brauchen eine Waffe zum Schutz, und manche wollen andere gezielt bedrohen oder verletzen. Doch egal, was der Grund ist: Niemand sollte eine Waffe mit in die Schule bringen.
If you suspect that someone has a weapon or is threatening someone else's life, the best thing to do is to speak up. But how can you do that? If you find out that someone at school has a weapon, here are some tips for handling the situation.
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Seek safety.
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If you see someone with a weapon, walk the other way. Remove yourself from the situation as quickly and quietly as possible.
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Report the situation.
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Notify an adult you trust immediately. Find someone you can talk to, such as a school counselor, principal, teacher, coach, or parent. These people should know how to handle the situation appropriately, and they can keep your name confidential. Tell them exactly what you saw, what type of weapon it was (a knife, a gun, etc.), where the incident happened, and who was involved. Tell them about the situation — such as whether the weapon was being shown off or used to threaten another student.
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Keep a written record of everything you can remember about the incident, including the people involved, the type of weapon, the date and time it happened, and where it happened. You should also record whether the incident was reported and, if so, to whom. Writing this information down while it's still fresh in your mind will help you remember details if you're asked about it later