SDG No. 5, 16: A Preventive Meeting Held on «Domestic Violence and Stalking: Prevention, Protection and Responsibility»

      The Department of Social and Educational Affairs organized a meeting with specialists from the Bostandyk District Police Department on the topic “Domestic Violence and Stalking: Prevention, Protection and Responsibility.” The event was supported by the Psychological Support Center and the “Inclusive Environment” Practical and Research Center.

      The main objective of the meeting was to improve students’ legal awareness, prevent domestic violence and stalking, identify signs of offences at an early stage, and explain how to provide assistance to people facing such situations.

        During the event, police specialists provided information about the main types of domestic violence, their impact on a person’s psychological and social well-being, the concept of stalking, and its  manifestations in society. They also emphasized the importance of respecting personal boundaries, building safe relationships, and taking threats, harassment, and psychological pressure seriously.

        The meeting addressed the steps to take in cases of domestic violence or stalking, the procedures for contacting law enforcement agencies, available sources of support, and measures to protect citizens’ rights and safety. Participants received guidance on preventing offences and making appropriate decisions in potentially dangerous situations.

       One of the key areas of discussion was psychological support and the development of a safe and inclusive environment. The support provided by the Psychological Support Center and the “Inclusive Environment” Practical and Research Center highlights the importance of such meetings in promoting students’ emotional well-being, fostering mutual respect, and ensuring the safety of every individual.

        Such meetings contribute to the development of legal awareness, strengthen a zero-tolerance approach to violence, and promote safe relationships based on mutual respect. They also help students better understand their rights and responsibilities and learn how to seek appropriate assistance when facing difficult circumstances.

       The Department of Social and Educational Affairs, the Psychological Support Center, and the “Inclusive Environment” Practical and Research Center contribute to improving students’ legal awareness, promoting their psychological well-being, and creating a safe educational environment by supporting preventive initiatives of this kind.