Recent deaths of students spark calls for schools to better address school bullying

Family and friends are mourning the death of Karanveer Sahota. The 16-year-old Edmonton boy is among a growing number of students killed in school-related violence across Canada recently. Heather Yourex-West explains how tragedies like this are spurring more demands for action against bullying, how the pandemic may be worsening the mental health of teenagers, and who’s more vulnerable.

• Alberta criminologist advocates for both police and social workers in schools