Cell Phone Ban at El Colegio Verbo Encarnado Following Digital Violence Investigation
El Colegio Verbo Encarnado in Rosario banned student cell phone use following the unauthorized digital circulation of secondary school girls’ photographs. The restriction went into effect on Friday, as school authorities and provincial officials responded to an incident in the República de la Sexta neighborhood.
According to lacapital.com.ar, the situation came to light on Wednesday when school officials discovered that unauthorized images of female students were circulating digitally. The administration initiated an immediate review to determine whether the material involved deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence. Ministry of Education sources confirmed to the outlet that a group of students facing accusations were separated from classes and stopped attending the school.
Students must store phones in lockers during school hours
Under the new policy enacted on Friday, students must turn off their mobile phones and store them in their lockers from the moment they enter the building until dismissal. The directive applies to all school activities, including purchases at the establishment’s food kiosk. School officials advised parents to provide children with cash or Mercado Pago cards for campus purchases instead of allowing mobile payment apps on phones.
The Catholic institution urged families to avoid taking matters into their own hands. In a statement addressed to parents, administrators warned that retaliatory measures compromise community safety and disrupt school peace. The institution emphasized that spreading intimate images without consent and manipulating photos with artificial intelligence are serious violations requiring pedagogical intervention rather than adolescent mischief.
Juvenile penal framework allows criminal proceedings against minors
School administrators reminded the community that digital harassment and unauthorized image sharing carry severe legal consequences under Argentina’s recently established juvenile penal framework. The updated legislation allows authorities to open criminal proceedings against minors starting at age 14 for offenses committed inside or outside digital environments. Representatives from the Public Prosecutor’s Office stated on Friday that no formal judicial measures had yet been registered regarding this specific case.
The institution is utilizing tools from the newly enacted Ema Law, which provides protocols for addressing digital violence and student online consumption. Administrators scheduled mandatory meetings with parents and guardians of the involved teenagers, emphasizing that resolutions require patience and structured institutional oversight rather than rushed disciplinary actions.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rosario School Incident
Which school implemented the cell phone ban?
El Colegio Verbo Encarnado, located on La Paz Street in the macrocenter of Rosario, implemented the restriction after unauthorized photos of secondary students were shared digitally.
What specific rules apply to student phones now?
Students must turn off their devices upon arrival and store them inside individual hallway lockers until the end of the school day, with no mobile phones permitted during lunch or kiosk purchases.
Has the Public Prosecutor’s Office filed charges in this case?
Voceros from the Ministerio Público de la Acusación confirmed on Friday that no formal judicial measures or case files had been registered yet in connection with the incident.
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