Does youth school violence only refer to physical violence?

You asked about youth school violence. The definition of school violence is specified in detail in the Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools.

Acts of assault or causing physical injury, as well as threats or taking objects that you mentioned also fall under school violence.

In addition, insults, defamation, ostracism, and sexual violence through verbal abuse are also included in the scope of school violence.

If the victim student is harassed with such behavior using the internet or SNS, this can also be recognized as school violence.

If you have created deepfake photos and videos, which have recently become a hot topic, or shared them, this can also be recognized as school violence.

That is, school violence is recognized to include physical and mental damage as well as property damage, so it is a case that requires more attention.

If you are involved in youth school violence, quick response is more important than anything.

This is because not only the disposition of the school violence committee, but also civil and criminal cases may be involved.

Particularly in criminal cases, you may receive the same level of punishment as adults, so it is good to respond after establishing a strategy to defend against punishment.