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Building trust and safety: Serbia adopts new child protection evidence-based Policy Recommendations
An important milestone in making learning spaces safer and more inclusive has been achieved in Serbia by adopting evidence-based Policy Recommendations for improving the child protection system. Recommendations come as a result from the largest national research ever conducted on peer violence,...
Bullying and Peer Violence: New Insights from Serbia’s First National Survey
Six in ten students in Serbia have experienced at least one form of violence at school while over half of teachers (53%) believe schools can play a decisive role in reducing violence through their internal mechanisms, signaling strong support within the education system for more structured...
From learning to action: Mentors empowered to develop school-based prevention plans within project Prevent bullying and peer violence in schools
In a significant step toward combating peer violence and enhancing student well-being, 72 mentors from 36 elementary and high schools across Serbia have been equipped with the essential skills and tools needed to create and develop school-based action plans to foster safe and supportive school...
Strengthening violence prevention in education: peer exchange with Portuguese education policy-makers
Within the project Prevent Bullying and Peer Violence in Schools, as part of a peer learning initiative, Serbian education policy makers met with their Portuguese counterparts from 2-6 June 2025. Aimed at strengthening national responses to bullying and peer violence in schools, the Serbian...
Marking the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025: empowering learners for a safer and smarter online world
Digital citizenship is no longer a future concept—it’s a present-day priority. In an increasingly connected world, knowing how to navigate the digital space responsibly has never been more crucial. To mark the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025, the project “Prevent bullying and...
Voices from the Classroom: Key findings on peer violence and students’ wellbeing in Serbia unveiled
Serbia has made a significant move towards ensuring learning spaces are safer and more inclusive by launching the findings of its biggest ever national research on peer violence, bullying, and students’ well-being. This comprehensive study provides analysis of critical areas such as student...
“Prevent bullying and peer violence in schools”- Task Force Group Analyses Findings from the First National Survey on peer violence, bullying, and students’ Well-Being
“By listening to the words of students, parents, and educators, we have come to better understand the challenges they encounter. Their voices are our compass, pointing the way to thoughtful, evidence-based action that makes each student safe, supported, and valued in their school” was the key...
Comprehensive Research on Students’ Well-being and Peer Violence Conducted in Serbian Schools within the framework of the project Prevent Bullying and Peer violence in schools
Serbia has taken a major step forward in addressing bullying and peer violence in schools through the successful completion of the country’s first National research on bullying, peer violence, and students' well-being. Conducted from 25 November to 6 December 2024 within the framework of the...
Second Steering Committee Meeting highlights progress in the Project Prevent Bullying and Peer Violence in Schools
The second Steering Committee meeting of the project "Prevent Bullying and Peer Violence in Schools" was held in Belgrade, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts and future activities aimed at fostering safer school environments. The meeting was attended by representatives...