Educating kids about the consequences of making school threats NBC Connecticut [Video]

We are digging a little deeper into the recent spate of school threats and what can be done to stop them. Sen. Lisa Seminara (R- Avon), ranking member on the Education Committee and a licensed clinical social worker, talks with Mike Hydeck about the importance of educating students on the consequences of these crimes.

Mike Hydeck: In the last few weeks, we’ve seen about three dozen threats at schools all over the state, some ending up with children as young as 13 facing charges. The impact affects our whole community? So how do we address this? Tougher penalties, more school counselors, or something else entirely. Joining me now is Senator Lisa Seminara, Republican from Avon, ranking member on the Education Committee. Also a licensed social worker, clinically licensed. You have kids. I have kids. This is a big concern for all of us. When you hear, together as parents, we got …