Expert groups develop security measures according to the killing spree in Graz

Expert groups develop security measures according to the killing spree in Graz

After the shocking killing spree at the Borg Dreierschützengasse school in Graz On June 10, 2025, the Styrian state government is very important to strengthen security measures in schools. Expert groups work under high pressure on solutions that not only increase the level of security, but also to prevent violence at schools. As the The Standard are already to be expected for October 2023.

The new overall advisory board for violence prevention, initiated by Governor Mario Kunasek (FPÖ) and headed by the Bildungsdöresrat Stefan Hermann, has made up of various experts, among others from the governor's deputy Manuela Khom (ÖVP) and the education director Elisabeth Meixner. This bundling of competence aims to develop solutions in five thematic focus on the one side and on the one hand the security in schools and on the other should improve educational offers for parents and students.

Focus of the total advisory board

• infrastructure and security
• support systems for educational institutions
• parenting and living environment
• prevention and extra -curricular youth work
• Security in digital space

The advisory board already has specific measures that could also include the installation of emergency buttons among teacher tables. In addition, a “parent-education pass” is being considered, which should create incentives for working with legal guardians. A comprehensive evaluation of existing programs is also on the agenda so that the right priorities can be set. This realignment is all the more important, since educational institutions in Styria were confronted with threats such as bomb threats and amoc ignitions before the killing spree, such as Federal Education server , about projects such as "respect coaches" and "cinema" that should help to raise awareness of the problem and non-violent To promote conflict solutions.

All of these projects are accompanied by cross -party unity. The opposition is ready to actively participate in the measures to combat school power. The current challenges in this sensitive area should not be underestimated, which is why coordinated cooperation between schools, police, psychological services and youth welfare is essential.

The Styrian state government is determined to learn from the terrible events from June and to create the foundation for a safe school environment. The future of the students is at stake and it is high time to take the right steps.