Will I be punished if I disclose the contents of a school violence perpetrator report?

Materials related to school violence cases, including school violence perpetrators, victims, reporters, and accusers, are all kept confidential, and disclosure is subject to punishment.

A person who performs or has performed work related to the prevention and countermeasures of school violence shall not disclose the following:

- Secrets known due to their duties
- School violence perpetrators, victims, and reporters
- Materials related to accusers

In addition, the scope of information protected as confidential is as follows.

First, matters concerning personal information such as the names, resident registration numbers, and addresses of school violence perpetrators and victims and their families.

Next is the content of individual statements related to deliberation and resolution on school violence perpetrators and victims.

Finally, other matters where it is clear that there is a risk of causing controversy among the parties to the dispute if disclosed externally.

If this is disclosed, imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to 10 million won is imposed.

Therefore, since the identity of the reporter and the contents of the report are legally protected, please do not hesitate to actively report if you witness school violence.