by Aliyya Swaby

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Series: Crackdown on Student Threats:Tennessee’s Harsh Punishment of Kids

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Reporting Highlights

Felony Charges: In Tennessee, police have arrested and charged students for making or sharing threatening posts on social media.

Deterring Threats: Law enforcement argues harsh punishment is necessary to deter students from making online threats.

Safer Schools: School violence experts say that arrests and expulsions will not make schools safer and that officials need better training on handling student threats.

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