The Winnipeg School Division has reached out to parents and staff members to see if they need help coping following the rash of recent violence in Winnipeg.
In a statement sent to Global News, the WSD’s Senior Information Officer said they’re looking to be “on hand to provide support in schools where needed.”
“Last week, we sent a notice home to parents in the core area where the impact of recent events is likely greatest reminding parents that if their children need support to let their school office know and it will be provided.”
WSD says they’ll be monitoring students in the division and will respond with additional supports if required.
“Our clinical support services will go out into the area where it’s most needed right now,” WSD’s Radean Carter told 680 CJOB.
“I think we’d agree that it’s the core area right now, but we’re monitoring the entire school division.”
Carter said the initiative isn’t a direct response to the recent murder of a three-year-old boy, but rather the ongoing increase in violence city-wide.
“It’s been the mounting number of violent incidents in Winnipeg… and we’re definitely seeing an increased anxiety and nervousness in the students. We also see it affecting staff.
“I think it’s more a feeling of just feeling overwhelmed. There’s just so much happening.”
The group says their partnership with Clinical Support Services (CSS) offers specialized services to schools in the division, including clinical level counseling and support.
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