Victims parents left ‘deeply disappointed’
Published in The Australian Jewish News
November 21, 2019
Parents of young Jewish students who suffered antisemitic bullying have been left “deeply disappointed” by a government review into the scourge, stating that “nothing addresses the actual application of safety plans in schools”.
The review, conducted by the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) at the request of Victorian Education Minister James Merlino, calls for, among other things, the creation of a dedicated contact desk for students and families to report antisemitic incidents, a collaborative effort with Jewish organisations to develop resources to teach students about the Holocaust and the establishment of an advisory group with representatives from Jewish groups. It also asks for an urgent review of protocols and practices in supporting schools to respond to any incidences of possible antisemitism.