Rising Violence in Canadian Schools: A Growing Duty-of-Care Concern

As physical violence, threats and verbal abuse become more common in Canadian schools, school boards face growing pressure to demonstrate that known risks are being properly assessed and addressed. This article examines how duty-of-care obligations extend to both students and employees, where legal and operational exposure can arise, and why policies alone are not enough without practical emergency procedures, staff training, reliable incident reporting and a clear way to summon immediate assistance. It also explains how Sentinel Shield can support a broader school safety strategy without relying on surveillance or personal mobile phones.