Report: Some New Jersey schools grow more violent

Figures released by the state Department of Education indicate there were more reports of violence in school districts across New Jersey.

The Star-Ledger reports the findings show a 5.6 percent rise over the past three years of violent incidents, which included gang fights, robberies, sex offenses and criminal threats.

Officials tell The Star-Ledger much of the increase was attributed to reported cases of harassment, intimidation and bullying.

Although the findings from the Department of Education show a rise in violent incidents, there were 276 fewer assaults in schools, according to The Star-Ledger.