DA: Teachers have right to use force to protect themselves against unruly students Teachers who use force to protect themselves and their students against unruly classmates need not fear prosecution in Northampton County, District Attorney John Morganelli said Wednesday at a news conference that was part call to action and part social commentary. In denouncing a spate of well-publicized violence in Lehigh Valley schools, Morganelli said he is tired of teachers' complaining that their hands are tied in maintaining discipline in their classrooms. He said teachers have an "absolute right" to use "reasonable force" against a threatening student, and he said educators need to understand that. Too often, Morganelli charged, teachers feel powerless, ... Continue reading... http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/...violence-press-conference-20160420-story.html
