The Thai Nguyen Provincial Bar Association organized a legal awareness and education program at Bac Son High School in Phuc Thuan Ward. During high school, students experience significant psychological and physiological changes, a desire for self-affirmation, and are strongly influenced by friendships and social media. Without proper guidance, minor disagreements in communication and daily life can escalate into prolonged conflicts, even leading to violent behavior. Notably, school violence today doesn’t just occur directly in the classroom or on the school grounds, but can also continue online. Posting videos of fights, making derogatory comments, spreading private messages, or forming groups to isolate and ostracize a student can all cause harm and create psychological pressure for the victim. Given this reality, the dissemination of legal information and education on preventing and combating school violence needs to be carried out regularly and in a manner appropriate to the age group. This will help students identify wrongdoings, understand the consequences, and know how to respond and seek support when conflicts arise. In high schools throughout Thai Nguyen province, this content is being implemented through various methods. In particular, the collaboration between schools, the police force, the Youth Union, and legal experts to organize direct awareness campaigns helps to convey knowledge in a lively way, linking it to situations familiar to students’ lives. At Bac Son High School in Phuc Thuan ward, a legal awareness and education session attracted more than 1,400 students, along with school staff and teachers. The program focuses on clarifying the forms of school violence, their causes, consequences, and the responsibilities of those who commit such acts; it also guides students on how to react when witnessing bullying, control their emotions, resolve conflicts, and use social media responsibly. To increase the practicality, the lawyers presented hypothetical scenarios such as: Two students arguing in class; a student being targeted for ridicule; or a fight video being shared in a class chat group. From these situations, students discuss, identify inappropriate behavior, and find ways to resolve it, including proactively seeking support from teachers, the school, and responsible individuals. Interactive methods of education help children not only acquire knowledge but also express their opinions and practice skills to handle situations they may encounter in real life. The effectiveness of awareness campaigns lies not only in the number of participants but, more importantly, in the transformation of each student’s awareness and actions. Students need to understand that they not only have a responsibility to avoid violence but can also contribute to its prevention through practical actions. Student Tran Dinh Dung, from class 10A1, shared: “Previously, I thought bullying was only about fighting or direct threats. Through this awareness campaign, I understand that mocking, isolating classmates, or posting insulting comments on social media can also hurt others. If I encounter such a situation, I will try to help my friend and report it to the teacher instead of just watching or sharing the information.” Besides equipping students with knowledge, the role of teachers in early detection and prevention of school violence is also crucial. Teachers need to pay attention to changes in students’ moods, attitudes, academic performance, and friendships; especially those who are frequently anxious, avoid group activities, or exhibit unusual behavior in communication. When signs of conflict are detected, it is necessary to promptly investigate, verify, and coordinate with the family to provide appropriate support. Propaganda and dissemination activities help to improve students’ understanding and awareness of law compliance. Teacher Vu Van Quyet, Secretary of the Youth Union of Bac Son High School, shared: “Raising awareness about preventing and combating school violence cannot be done in just one thematic session. The important thing is that teachers must be close to students, listen to them, and build trust so that students are willing to share their difficulties. When conflicts are detected, we need to objectively verify the facts, discuss with the relevant parties, and coordinate with the family to resolve the issue early, preventing it from escalating into a complicated situation.” Another important aspect of education on preventing and combating school violence is helping students understand their legal responsibility for their actions. Not all conflicts between students constitute violations of the law, but intentional acts of causing injury, humiliating others, threatening, or infringing upon the legal rights and interests of others can lead to legal liability, depending on the nature, extent, and specific circumstances. Lawyer Pham Ngoc Hung stated: Depending on age, nature, and severity of the violation, the perpetrator of violence may be held accountable according to the law. Therefore, legal education needs to go hand in hand with education in emotional control skills, respect for others, and conflict resolution through dialogue. School violence cannot be prevented simply by slogans or post-incident response measures. It is crucial to proactively prevent it, build effective student protection mechanisms, promote the responsibility of schools and families, and secure the support of relevant organizations and authorities. When students learn to behave responsibly, teachers can promptly identify conflicts, and schools and families work together to resolve them, the risk of violence will be reduced early on. This is a crucial foundation for building a safe, disciplined, and humane educational environment.
Source link
——————————————————–
Click Here For The Original Source.
.........................
