Violence, drug addiction most dangerous threats in Turkish schoolsSeptember 26, 2011 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Ankara-based International Strategic Research Organization (USAK) has published a report titled “Learn without Fear: Security and Safety in Schools and School Environments,” which offers a comprehensive discussion of various aspects of school security and suggests some solutions to ensure safety at and outside schools. The report focuses on the changes in students’ undesirable behavior at school in conjunction with changes in lifestyle and socioeconomic structures of society in general. The report lists violence and drug addiction as the most dangerous threats to security and safety in and outside of school. Violence as defined in the report encompasses not only physical violence but also includes verbal, emotional and psychological abuse along with sexual violence. Violence towards students is common in Turkey. The report says bullying is also very common among students. Stronger students tend to insult, beat or extort weaker ones at school. Another big threat for students is tobacco addiction and drug and alcohol abuse, Today’s Zaman reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |