How should a school react when a student assaults a classmate?

The story of a 14-year-old autistic student who was assaulted by a classmate in Ottawa has reopened conversations about victim safety — and rehabilitation over retribution — particularly as the rate of bullying in Ontario is on the rise, according to new research.

How should a school react when a student assaults a classmate?
A father and daughter, both dressed in black, stand together, looking at the camera.

The story of a 14-year-old autistic student who was assaulted by a classmate in Ottawa has reopened conversations about victim safety — and rehabilitation over retribution — particularly as the rate of bullying in Ontario is on the rise, according to new research.