School
School’s should inform students and parents when something major (teachers being fired, conflicts that effect the whole student body ect)
True or False?
True
What are the curfews for teens in D.C.
As of May 5th, 2026 the most harsh curfew is 8 pm, and others being 11 pm and 12 am.
True or False: Sharing your live location publicly is always safe.
False
What is a curfew Zone and how are they established.
As of (April 16th) Juvenile curfew zones prohibit youth under 18 years old to gather in groups of nine or more beginning at 8 pm.
The Interim Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is authorized to declare a juvenile curfew zone upon his finding that a group of at least nine youth is imminently scheduled to gather, or has gathered, and the safety of the youth, residents, or the public is endangered.
Which age group has the fastest rising truancy rates in DC?
Though highschools in the DC have the highest truancy rates, middle school rates are rising the fastest. As of the 2024-2025 school year, 30 percent of middle-schoolers — or five times more students than a decade ago — were truant
How are students safety jeopardized at school?
Bullying, drama, fights, exclusivity, shootings, assault.
According to the National Institutes of Health, what are some safe spaces for youth? List three.
Community centers, schools, clubs, and online forums.
Why should you never leave your drink unattended?
Because someone could tamper with you knowing.
What happens to teens caught breaking curfew?
Ward 1 council member Nadeau's second amendment prohibits officers from taking teens who violate the curfew to detention centers. (So basically nothing as long as no law is broken)
DC distric attorner Jeanine Pirro's office will begin prosecuting parents under D.C.'s curfew law, charging parents with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
How many teenagers reported fearing attacks at school in the 2021-2022 school year in the U.S?
3.8 % of teens report fearing attacks or harm at school
How can we make schools safer?
Create more safety routes during drills, Take student concerns into consideration, Surprise teacher evaluations (ect)
What does the term “third space” mean?
"Third Place” is a term to describe places that are not home or the workplace that people go to, to converse with others and connect with their community.
What should you do if a stranger online asks for your personal information?
Don't share anything, block or report them, and tell a trusted adult if needed
What is the punishment for parents, when their kids break curfew?
In addition to possible jail time, parents could face fines, or court ordered classes. Penalties can be imposed even if the juvenile is not prosecuted Pirro said.
How many ninth graders were chronically absent from school in the 2024-25 school year in D.C?
58.7%
In the 2024–25 school year, consistent with trends from previous years, ninth and twelfth graders had the highest rates of chronic absenteeism within the high school grade band: 58.7 percent of ninth graders and 58.4 percent of twelfth graders were chronically absent.
Why is it hard for schools to truly become a safe space?
Students voices ignored/ Staff just doesn’t care, outside of their control.
Fill in the blanks: The dwindling number of teen spaces can be traaced to the l_____ of r______ in disparaged communities.
Lack, Resources
What should you do if you feel unsafe in public
Move to a safer, more populated place, find a trusted adult or staff member, and contact
What is the the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2016 ?
It requires annual increases tied to inflation once the $15 per hour target was reached.
D.C.'s minimum wage rose to $17.95 per hour. By July 1st 2026, it'll rise again to $18.40 for non tipped workers
How many violent incidents were reported in public schools across the U.S in 2021-22? (Hint: In the hundred-thousands) Closest answer gets the point.
857,500 violent incidents in U.S public schools