María Brown, Minister of Education, said the authorities are alarmed by the high levels of violence. Photo: Carlos Noriega / EL COMERCIO
Patricia Armijo B. Editor (I)
He Ministry of Education launched the morning of this Tuesday, April 11, a National Plan for the Prevention of Psychosocial Risks. The event was held at the headquarters of Sociedad Deportiva Aucas, in the south of Quito.
Nine issues were prioritized at this stage:
- physical violence
- psychological violence
- sexual violence
- bullying
- Early pregnancy, maternity and paternity
- Use and consumption of drugs
- Suicide and suicide attempts
- child labor
- disappearances
According to the State Portfolio, it is about achieving “protective educational environments”. The head of the institution Mary BrownHe said authorities are alarmed by the high levels of violence.
The program seeks to educate minors on issues related to problems to avoid. Through play days and learning days new knowledge will be promoted.
According to Brown, these nine problems have been identified through figures that show that they are the most frequent. After the pandemic suicide and attempts They have been the one that has grown the most.
“We must know how to identify when we need help or one of the peers needs it,” he added.
I also urge the household members actively participate in prevention. Likewise, to other actors whom he invited to resign in case of learning of a crime against a minor.
“The culture of not reporting and normalizing violence must end,” he added.
On the first day on the sports stage, the participation high school students and members of the lower leagues of Aucas.
Brown explained that an age-appropriate method and language should be used. “Including so that they know the action protocols” that exist at the national level.
Regarding security issues, which parents alert on social networks, he said that there is an articulated job with the National Police. specifically with the Dinapen that deals with issues of minors.
