A review of major violent incidents in Jamaican schools from media reports

The high level of crime and violence incidents occurring in Jamaican high schools is a major concern for educators and the wider society. The qualitative study using document analysis reviewed violent incidents in Jamaica high schools using media reports specifically newspaper reports. Twenty-six violent incidents that occurred between 2010 and 2024 were reviewed using the READ procedure for document analysis. The study examines the causes outcomes and responses to the violent incidents. The causes of the incident include feud dispute and altercation unprovoked attacks lovers triangle gang feud and disobedience. The incidents mainly result from disputes and altercations. The outcomes...