CLThe author of this column contrasts global evidence with the measures included in Chile's recently approved 'Protected Schools' Law. She argues that finding a weapon in a student's backpack is not a success but a failure, emphasizing that effective solutions require creating educational environments where violence is not considered an option. The author recounts a personal experience of receiving an active shooter alert near her children's school, expressing frustration with societal reluctance to adopt scientifically proven methods to prevent school violence. She criticizes Chile's approach, which focuses on surveillance, criminalization, and punishment, rather than addressing underlying issues.
Bias read (Left): The article critiques the government's approach to school safety through a progressive lens, emphasizing systemic solutions over punitive measures. It frames the current law as ineffective and highlights the need for comprehensive, preventive strategies rooted in social and psychological support, a左
