Klamath County District Attorney

School Violence

The Klamath County District Attorney’s office has made the prevention of school violence and substance abuse one of its highest priority missions. It has cultivated and maintains a close partnership with law enforcement and the school districts in an effort to keep our schools safe.

To that end, these officials gather for quarterly School Violence Prevention Meetings. Additionally, each Deputy District Attorney is assigned to a local school to provide support and information for that site regarding juvenile justice issues. See District Attorney School Assignments.

In order to further expand this focus on helping to keep our children safe, the DA’s office called for help from the community. Soon thereafter, the Citizens For Safe Schools committee was born.

These parents, educators, and others have studied the issues of school violence and reducing anti-social behavior in young people. They agree that the most proactive method for reducing violence and substance abuse is to build kids from the inside out: empower them to be respectful and responsible. Thus, the group decided to focused on promoting character education in our schools and community.

Under the District Attorney’s leadership, the citizen group has launched two major community-wide initiatives: the annual CHARACTER COUNTS! in Klamath County Week and the Kids in the Middle mentoring project.

Contact Debbie Vought at the DA’s office 883-5147 to become involved or to learn more!