פניית תלמידים לעזרת רב בית ספר לאחר אלימות בבית הספר

The current study examined the contribution of school rabbis as providing counseling
and support for the students, alongside the school counselors and the school staff, while
focusing on students seeking help when coping with school violence. Using a mixed
methods research design the sample comprised of 512 students in 7th-12th grade from
religious high schools, religious girls high schools, and yeshivas throughout the
country, and school rabbis from these institutions. Students answered questionnaires
which examined their willingness to seek help from different staff members in school,
including the school rabbi, following a case of violence. In addition, interviews were
held with seven students and six rabbis. Analysis of the results indicated that the school
rabbi serves as a significant address for children seeking help and assistance. The main
factors that were found to explain the willingness to seek help from the rabbi were the
rabbi's education and training, the perceived capability of the rabbi to assist, the rabbi's
availability, and a positive relationship with the rabbi. The role of rabbis in providing
support and counseling as well as their involvement in the students’ support system
and the consequences are discussed.