SAFETY IN SCHOOLS WITH A REVIEW OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS SAFETY CULTURE

Abstract

Increasingly frequent verbal and physical violence, the use of cold and firearms, bomb threats, alcoholism, smoking, drug use, abuse of modern technologies, various TikTok and similar challenges are just some of the deviant (pathological) behaviors of young people that require a planned and systematic approach to the concept of protection and safety of students, teachers and other school staff. This includes the implementation of certain security measures in schools, assessment of threat risks, installation of security systems, or adequate physical and technical protection. In order for student protection to be as efficient as possible, it is also necessary to adequately acquire and develop knowledge and skills about security. With the aim of raising the level of security culture in the primary and secondary education system in the Republic of Srpska, some time ago, the subject “Humanity and security” was introduced as an experimental subject in some primary and secondary schools. The paper, among other things, points out the importance of developing students security culture and the need to create adequate teaching content appropriate to our security and educational needs. We believe that these contents would contribute to more effective protection of students and reduction of deviant behavior.