Video of JC schoolboy bullying
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Video of JC schoolboy bullying There is disquiet this morning about the actions of boys seen physically assaulting a schoolmate inside a building.
In a video, widely shared on social media, one boy is seen grabbing another boy by the front of the shirt and demanding to know when monies that have been owed for some time, will be paid.
The boys appear to be dressed in all blue uniforms. Our news centre has since confirmed that the schoolboys involved are students of Jamaica College.
There are six boys in the video, including the one being abused. It appears as if the video was taken by a seventh boy.
The main aggressor is taller and physically bigger than the victim. That main aggressor is supported by another boy who has what appears to be a belt in his hand. Both those boys and three others encircle the victim.
The main aggressor slaps the victim in the face seven times with his right hand. He also slaps him once with the left hand and once in the chest. The aggressor with the belt uses it to deliver two blows.
At one point in the distressing video, the victim is told to drop his hands to his side as he uses them to shield his face from the strikes.
We warn that the audio may be distressing.
Audio of a male student at what appears to be a high school being repeatedly slapped in the face and struck with a belt by a group of schoolmates.
Nationwide News has been working overnight to confirm whether the school is aware of the incident. Up to news time we were unsuccessful.
READ the Ministry of Education’s full response to the incident:
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) has directed an immediate investigation following the emergence of a disturbing video showing students in school uniform violently physically assaulting a fellow student at what appears to be a prominent corporate area high school.
The Ministry categorically condemns this extremely violent action and reaffirms its zero-tolerance position on bullying and violence in all educational institutions across Jamaica. Student safety remains the Ministry’s paramount concern, and swift action is being taken to address this serious incident.
MOESYI is deploying specialised teams to the school involved, to meet with administration and students as part of the ongoing investigation. The Ministry is working diligently with the leadership of the school to identify all parties involved to ensure appropriate disciplinary and corrective measures are implemented.
“This disturbing incident represents everything we stand against in our education system,” said Senator Dr. the Honourable Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. “Violence and bullying have no place in our schools, and we will use every resource at our disposal to ensure those responsible face appropriate consequences. We are committed to creating safe learning environments where every student can thrive without fear. The Ministry is calling on parents, guardians, and community members to join us in taking an active role in preventing such incidents by reporting any knowledge of bullying through the appropriate and responsible channels to seek redress and militate against this scourge. Early intervention and community cooperation are essential in maintaining safe school environments,” stated Minister Morris Dixon.
Senator Marlon Morgan, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information along with Mr. Richard Troupe, Director for Safety and Security in Schools and regional team members, will be visiting the affected school to aid in the conduct of the matter and provide therapeutic support as needed.
The Ministry assures the public that the matter will be dealt with and that all key stakeholders remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining a safe and resilient education system that protects all students.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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