JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On the heels of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announcing dozens of arrests over the past three months, News4JAX spoke with a psychologist about what’s being done to curb the behavior.

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“Parents need to get involved and make sure they know what social media activities their kids are engaging in and whether or not their child is predisposed to make a fake or real threat,” said Dr. Justin D’Arienzo.

D’Arienzo said with the recent arrests, the work to prevent future threats is at home.

“Tonight, talk to your child and pick up their phone, see what they’re seeing, what they’ve been communicating with their friends, but make sure you have the conversation with them about the consequences of false threats,” D’ Arienzo said.

JSO posted a video on X last week which shows several teenagers being detained, handcuffed and read their Miranda rights for allegedly making school threats.

Police said that between the sheriff’s office and Duval County School Police, in the last three months, 38 people have been arrested — not just talked to or had a conversation with, but arrested.

“If they’re making false accusations, in Florida, you’re going to be arrested, even if you’re a minor and you’re making false accusations,” D’Arienzo said.

It’s not just a Duval County problem.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office also recently posted at least two arrests of students accused of making threats. One is a 13-year-old, the other 11-year-old.

“I mean, at 11 and 13, they don’t even really know what they’re doing,” D’Arienzo said.

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D’Arienzo tries to help them.

On November 8, the Florida Psychological Association and the US Secret Service are holding a virtual seminar for parents, teachers, mental health professionals and school administrators about the dangers of school threats and how to spot behavior early.

“They make rash, ridiculous, impulsive, short-term decisions and don’t understand the consequences of their behavior. They don’t understand the long term consequences. It’s important for parents to communicate with their children so they understand what the consequences are,” said D’Arienzo.