My child was reported as a school violence offender. How should we respond at the school violence committee?

I see that you have asked about how a school violence offender should respond. If your child is involved in school violence, it is important first to accurately grasp the notified details, such as the date and time of the school violence, the conduct, and the status of the harm.

If there is a difference between what your child asserts and what the victimized student asserts, it is advisable to respond after closely ascertaining the facts.

If your child is involved as a school violence offender, you must submit a guardian confirmation letter before the deliberation committee is held.

When writing the guardian confirmation letter, I recommend that you actively express your opinion from your child's standpoint.

The criteria for deciding the measures against a school violence offender include various factors, such as the severity of the conduct, its persistence, the degree of remorse, and whether reconciliation was reached.

There are light measures, such as a written apology or in-school service, but depending on the case, measures separating the offender from the victim, such as a change of class, transfer to another school, or expulsion, may also be taken.

In addition, school violence is a serious matter that can lead not only to the school violence committee but also to a civil lawsuit and a criminal complaint.

Therefore, if your child becomes caught up in school violence, an active response is necessary, also for the sake of the offending student's future.