The CEIP Anselmo Pardo has hosted this noon the presentation of the XIX Edition of the Master Plan for Coexistence and the Improvement of School Safety, an initiative that the Government of Spain develops through the Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports (MEFPyD), and that this course will reach more than 8,800 students from all the educational centers of the city.
The event was attended by the Delegate of the Government in Melilla, Sabrina Moh; the Provincial Director of Education, Elena Fernández Treviño; the Acting Superior Chief of Police, José Ángel Sanz; and those responsible for the Citizen Participation Unit of the National Police, Inspector Blanca and Agent Javier, in charge of giving the training talks in the educational centers.
Educate and raise awareness to ensure safety
During her speech, the Delegate of the Government, Sabrina Moh, highlighted the importance of this program, which “aims to educate, prevent and raise awareness on issues as relevant as child and youth safety, bullying or internet risks, in order to improve coexistence in schools.”
Moh has valued the joint work between institutions and has especially appreciated the work of the Citizen Participation Unit of the National Police, “which year after year carries out days, workshops and talks in the centers to involve the entire educational community and offer tools in situations of risk.”
The Delegate stressed that the Master Plan “has been able to evolve with society, incorporating new areas of action such as cybercrime, human trafficking, sexual violence or the dangers associated with the use of social networks”, and stressed that “prevention, awareness and training are fundamental pillars to build safe and healthy educational environments”.
Institutional collaboration
For her part, the Provincial Director of Education, Elena Fernández Treviño, has defined the Master Plan as “a magnificent example of interinstitutional collaboration between the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Equality and the Ministry of Education”.
Fernández Treviño explained that this program, implemented since 2006, “has been consolidating and adapting to new educational realities, addressing issues such as harassment and cyberbullying, internet risks, addictions or male violence.”
“It is essential to educate inside and outside the classroom, prevent risks and accompany students in the construction of a responsible and egalitarian citizenship,” he said. Thus, the Provincial Director also thanked the agents who give the talks, “close referents for the educational centers”, and pointed out that this year will reach 8,800 students of the city.
Prevention is key
Acting Chief of Police, José Ángel Sanz, has stressed that the Master Plan “is one of the most strategic initiatives for the National Police”, because “the reaction must be minimal every time, and prevention, maximum”.
Sanz explained that the actions include both educational work in the classrooms and operational surveillance in school environments to prevent the sale of drugs or other crimes, and stressed that “teaching our young people to responsibly use new technologies and also train families is essential to avoid many future problems.”
The Chief wanted to acknowledge the work of Inspector Blanca and Agent Javier, who “every day touches the educational centers giving talks and workshops that help prevent crimes and strengthen citizen security.”
The Master Plan for Coexistence and the Improvement of School Safety meets 19 editions in Melilla, consolidating itself as an essential tool to promote education in values, peaceful coexistence and risk prevention among the students of the city.