British families are shelling out hundreds of dollars to protect their kids from stabbings, even though only one percent of crimes involve a knife:
Pencils, notebooks and … stab-proof vests?(via)
It doesn't sound like your usual back to school list, but some British families are shelling out hundreds of dollars for the protective uniforms, all due to a danger that has parents concerned.
If it's known that the uniforms are lined with Kevlar, wouldn't the assailant aim for the throat?
