Building strong relationships

and Reducing school violence

Creating ‘Child Protection School’ starts with positive relationships among teachers, students, and parents. They build trust, self-worth, and the confidence to seek help when problems arise.

Schools can strengthen safety by:

  • Listening to children: Understand the reasons behind their behaviors, use positive discipline, communicate clearly, and avoid comparisons, condemnation, or harsh punishment.
  • Building empathy: Encourage mutual support and positive relationships among students of all ages.
  • Learning together: Create activities where children think, act, and solve problems collaboratively rather than compete.
  • Nurturing potential: Give children opportunities to develop their abilities and pursue their interests by choice.
  • Preventing bullying: Assign staff to monitor high-risk areas and times.
  • Partnering with parents: Maintain regular communication and involve families in developing school safety systems.
  • Strengthening families: Provide activities that build parenting skills and positive communication at home.

Child Protection School is more than controlling behavior. It is about creating a culture where every child is heard, respected, supported, and safe.