In a bid to address rising concerns over bullying, child abuse, drug use, and cyber threats in schools, the Cyberabad Police has launched a multi-pronged School Safety Clubs initiative to strengthen child protection measures across educational institutions.
During a meeting by the Cyberabad commissionerate, school managements were directed to adopt a child-centric safety framework with clear protocols, awareness campaigns, and reporting mechanisms.
Focus on four key areas
The initiative mandates schools to focus on four key areas including physical safety, cyber safety, anti-drug abuse, and mental health, each overseen by trained faculty and Balamitra teachers. Institutions were instructed to form School Safety Clubs, conduct regular safety activities, and collectively pledge to uphold child rights and protection standards.
Addressing principals and management representatives from the Madhapur zone, DCP Vineeth G. stressed the need for preventive action in light of growing cases of children ending their life by suicides, bullying, substance abuse, and sexual harassment within school environments. He urged schools to involve students in safety decision-making, listen to their concerns, and provide secure, anonymous channels to report abuse or distress.
