Police in Schools
Feb 16, 2018
Victorian Opposition Leader, Matthew Guy, has touted a police in schools policy to counter youth crime. Victorians might be surrprised to hear youth crime has actually decreased, but convincing Victorians there is a crime wave could be a valuable political tool as Victorians face a state election later in the year.
So, do police in schools work? It depends on the model. If we use the UK model, then yes, it can be effective using police to be preventive, to build trust with young people and help identify students at risk. The US model is a disaster, focussing on discipline, even in classrooms. Let's hope Mr Guy doesn't have that model in mind.
Police in schools programs in SA, NT, Tasmania and Queensland are all closer to the UK model. Read more here
Image: A policeman in a Texas school
Science Week 2027
Book in students from Yrs 4-9, for Perform's Science Week, Launch To The Future, incursion. Available Live in VIC & NSW, 9-27 Aug, available in Livestream format nationally. Details.
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zzzzz sleep-in for all except Tassie
Rest up, everyone else. Tassie starts holidays this Friday.
Image: Cyber Kindness, incursion, adapted P - Yr 9. Available nationally.
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Thinking about Book Week 2027?
Didn't get the week or day you wanted for Book Week 2026? Booking enquiries are open for some of our 2027 Book Week shows.
These shows are incursions and variously tour to all states and ACT. It's a great idea to book now.
Image: The Tale of Digital Daisy, available live in WA, SA, Vic, NSW, ACT, Ql
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