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Prevention Program
Prevention Program
Kaia
Vinkovci
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PREVENTION PROGRAM
November 2016
Alcoholism, drug abuse and violence are
a big problem in the modern world. Children and
teenagers are exposed to dangers every day. In
order to help them stay healthy
Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Health, the
Department of Public Health, Ministry of
Environment and Energy and schools in Croatia
decided to start a project
Zdrav za 5 (In Excellent
Health).
Target group are pupils in the eighth form of
primary school and in the first and second form of
secondary school.
The program has four components:
- elimination of violence
- preventing addiction (alcohol, drugs, smoking,
games)
In 1999 the United Nations General
Assembley designated 25 November as the
International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women, and invited
governments to organize activities designed to
raise public awareness of the problem.
Violence against women is a human rights
violation.
Violence continues to be a global pandemic, but
it is not inevitable. Prevention is possible and
essential.
On 25 November 2016 Mrs Mirna Mari, from
the Ministry of the Interior, conducted a lecture
about preventing violence and dealing with it for
the 7th graders (43 students).
Students had the opportunity to learn how to ask
for help and who to turn to if they become victims
of violence.
Students who are in the 8th grade (48
students) were informed about the dangers of
drinking. Children are experimenting with alcohol
at earlier ages than ever before.
Underage drinking is a problem which can lead to
-
binge drinking
-
impaired brain
development
-
drink driving
-
injury or death
-
Parents cannot prevent their teenagers from
experimenting with alcohol, but they can
encourage responsible behaviour.
Suggestions include:
- offer good role modelling
- offer them a loving, supportive home life
- start teaching a child about alcohol from an early
age
- explain the downside of heavy drinking
- educate your child on the links between drinking
and
dangerous behaviour
- encourage your teenager to talk with their friends
about the
dangers of alcohol
Governments can:
- help schools to implement educational programs
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