A survey conducted by Decisive Research and Training Organization (DRTO) Limited on Secondary Schools Games and Sports Violence in Arua City has reported that the influence of old students and drug abuse among students are among the major drivers for violent cases registered every year during the secondary schools’ games and sports in Arua City.
The survey was conducted with main objectives to examine causes and effects of games and sports violence, as well as finding solutions.
A total of 632 students, comprising of 53.8% female and 45.7% male, were interviewed from St. Joseph’s College Ombaci, Mvara Secondary School, Arua Public Secondary School, Soma Secondary School, St. Angelo Tarantino, St. Mary’s Ediofe Girls and Muni Girls Secondary School.
According to the city education and sports stakeholders, violence causes negative impact and demands interventions, especially this year before the secondary schools’ games and sports commence to prevent repeats of the previous cases.
Sunday Alioni, the eader of the team that conducted the survey reveals that respondents cited the influence from former students who urge the current students to participate in violence in order to maintain their records for continuity, as well as use of drug substances like alcohol and opium leading to the cases of attacking opposite schools.
By URN
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