Brazil's School Attacks Prompt Search for Solutions.

Brazil has seen a sharp increase in school violence, with nine attacks in the past eight months alone. Experts cite factors such as easier access to extremist communities online, a rise in support for the right to bear arms, and a lack of social and psychological support for students and their families. While some suggest increased security measures, others argue that better public policies focused on the well-being of young people, including restricted access to guns and better mental health services, are needed to prevent future tragedies.