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Handcuffs and 47000 Criminal Cases Against Schoolchildren in Texas
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News18•18-10-2026, 12:02
Handcuffs and 47000 Criminal Cases Against Schoolchildren in Texas
- •More than 47,000 criminal cases have been filed against schoolchildren in Texas alone since 2014.
- •Young children are being handcuffed and sent to jail for minor issues like throwing toys, snatching phones, or arguing with teachers.
- •Security measures were tightened after the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, making police presence mandatory in public schools.
- •Ordinary playground disputes are being met with serious charges such as terroristic threat, causing severe mental trauma to children.
- •Psychologists warn that this punitive approach creates inferiority in children, though some districts are now prioritizing counseling over arrests.
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Since 2014, more than 47,000 criminal cases have been filed against schoolchildren in Texas alone for minor incidents like throwing toys or arguing with teachers.
Following the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, security measures were tightened in Texas, making it mandatory to station a police officer in every public school to stop external attackers.
Superintendent Donnie Lee removed police officers from the Wichita Falls district and prioritized counseling and discipline, which significantly reduced arrests and improved the educational environment.
