AMOSLauf in Graz: Tragedy meets school - experts warn of risks

Rauflauf at Graz school on June 11, 2025: a perpetrator, nine victims. Expert interview and behavioral tips for students.
Rauflauf at Graz school on June 11, 2025: a perpetrator, nine victims. Expert interview and behavioral tips for students. (Symbolbild/MB)

AMOSLauf in Graz: Tragedy meets school - experts warn of risks

Neustadt, Deutschland - A tragic event has happened today at a Graz school. On June 11, 2025, a 21-year-old, former student of the facility, opened the fire and demanded nine young people aged 14 to 17, a teacher and ultimately also as a victim. The perpetrator was armed with a shotgun and a fist firearm. According to this incident, the debate about killing poll prevention in schools has flared up again.

In an interview with the amoclauf prevention expert Peer-niclas Unger were given important information on how students should behave in crisis situations. Unger emphasizes that students should definitely follow their teachers' instructions and use the opportunity to hide in a classroom. Especially in pause situations, it is crucial to keep calm and not to react panicked. He also warns of using cell phones during such crises, as this can provoke distractions and uncertainties.

crisis management in schools

schools and universities must adapt to various protective measures that can vary greatly depending on the federal state and the establishment. As already explained in crisis management report , emergency plans are not always uniform. Planning and preparation are crucial in order to be able to react optimally to events such as amo runs. Forward -looking measures, such as the design of school buildings and outdoor area, can help to minimize dangers.

Another aspect is the discussion about realistic exercises on amotlets. These could provide potential perpetrators valuable information or cause fear for students. It is therefore advisable to only carry out such exercises with teaching staff. Teachers should also be able to recognize warning signals and take appropriate protective measures.

The role of social work

The importance of social work in the prevention of amotlets is in the specialist book “DetailsOrtNeustadt, DeutschlandQuellen