News Archive 2001: Violence in Rehovot Schools Shocked The Police

VIOLENCE in Rehovot and Rishon Lezion schools has become a matter which no longer causes the police to bat an eyelid but the number of acts of violence over recent weeks has shocked even them, reports Arim Hebrew weekly.

Rehovot spokesman Zvi Eyal said: "Rehovot is the first city in the country to give out these kits. We have put up special tins in which to deposit the waste. Two inspectors patrol the parks with a camera every day to locate offenders."

VIOLENCE against women is up in Rishon Lezion, down in Rehovot There was an 18% increase in the number of files opened in Rishon Lezion for violence against women from the beginning of the year compared to the same period in the year 2000.

Source: Harari R. Focus on Rehovot & Rishon Lezion. Jerusalem Post City Lights Archive (30 Nov 2001) [FullText]