Teacher physically assaults pupils with special needs in Adana, Turkey - disturbing footage surfaces
Title: Shocking Incident: Teacher Accused of Violence Against Special Needs Students in Adana, Turkey
Published May 11th, 2025 - 09:18 GMT FacebookTwitterWhatsAppShare A video surfaced online, causing widespread outrage among the Turkish community, showing a school teacher allegedly using violence against students with special needs in Adana city[1][3].
At the heart of the controversy is a special education teacher, referred to as BNT, from Mustafa Kemal Primary School in the Yeşilyurt Neighborhood of the central Seyhan district. The disturbing footage led to BNT's immediate suspension from her job, followed by her arrest by police for further investigations[2].
Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services spoke out on the matter, noting swift action taken to address the incidents against students with special needs[2]. They initiated a psychosocial support process for the affected children and their families, pledging to monitor the case diligently to ensure appropriate punishment for the perpetrator[2].
While details are still emerging, it's essential to stress that pedagogical violence has no place in any educational setting, bringing attention to the need for improving special education services and teacher training[4].
Sources:
[1] Al Bawaba (www.our website)
[2] Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services
[3] Local Turkish media
[4] United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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