Equipping children with a "shield" from the school stage.

BAC NINH - Applause, laughter, and attentive watching created a lively atmosphere at the competition "Students and the Prevention and Combating of Violence and Abuse Against Children," organized by the Department of Population and Children in coordination with Dong Son Primary School (Tien Phong Ward) recently.

More than just an extracurricular activity, the competition has become a form of visual communication, helping students access self-protection skills in a vivid, memorable, and applicable way.

The three competing teams, Young Sprouts, Green Shield, and Smart, presented creative and lively performances. The scenarios were based on real-life situations in school and the online environment – ​​places where children have early exposure but lack the skills to protect themselves.

From teasing and isolating friends to online manipulation tactics, each section of the competition offers insights into how to identify and handle these situations, while also helping students better understand their own safety boundaries.

The message that the Young Pioneers team conveyed through the competition.

The highlight of the competition was the "Talent" section with elaborately staged skits. The Green Shield team impressed with their image of "yellow bees" forming a protective shield, conveying the message that each student needs to become a "shield" for themselves.

Through a scenario involving being lured by a stranger, the students emphasized the skills of refusing, maintaining distance, and seeking help. The "Five Finger Rule" was demonstrated through lively dance, helping students naturally remember safe body boundaries.

The Smart team explored the theme of online harm through their skit "A Steel Shield Against Digital Traps." The story of a student isolated and nearly falling into the trap of a malicious individual illustrates the serious dangers that online temptations can pose.

From there, the students developed the STOP rule with the following messages: Stop, tell an adult, assess your own safety level, and do not share personal information. The relatable and situational approach helps students easily visualize and remember how to handle similar situations.

Meanwhile, the Young Pioneers team focused on school violence stemming from minor behaviors such as insulting words, ridicule, or isolating peers. They emphasized that silence can perpetuate violence, thus conveying the message: "Love spreads - Violence recedes." Without complex plots, this simple approach created empathy and directly impacted students' awareness.

From the competition rounds, it's clear that students not only identify risks but also know how to handle them. They understand that abuse can come from strangers or acquaintances, in real life and online. More importantly, they have developed self-protection skills: knowing how to say "no," seek help, and speak up when necessary. This is the core objective of communication activities on child protection.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Luu, Principal of Dong Son Primary School, with over 1,000 students, the school always prioritizes equipping them with knowledge and skills to prevent and combat school violence and ensure safety in the online environment. The competition is one of the meaningful extracurricular activities organized to reinforce and hone these skills through experience.

Mr. Chu Van Khoa, Deputy Head of the Population and Children's Sub-Department (Department of Health ), assessed that dramatization is an effective form of communication, contributing to bringing knowledge and skills on child protection closer to students.

In recent times, the Provincial People's Committee has issued directives and plans to strengthen the prevention and control of violence and abuse against children, requiring all levels and sectors to enhance their responsibilities, strengthen inspection and supervision, and handle violations. Child protection work has been implemented comprehensively, from prevention to intervention, with the participation of many forces.

In addition, activities promoting and educating children about life skills continue to be strengthened in schools and communities, helping children access information and support when needed.

However, the risk of violence and child abuse remains, especially in the context of rapidly developing technology. Children have easy access to the online environment but lack self-protection skills, while influences from family and society also pose many challenges. In this context, equipping children with skills should be considered a central solution. The competition at Dong Son Primary School demonstrates an effective approach: transforming knowledge into experience, helping students learn how to respond in real-life situations.

In addition, the roles of family, school, and society are crucial. The care and support of parents, innovations in education, and support channels such as the 111 hotline will contribute to creating a safe environment for children.

"A safe environment is not just about the absence of violence, but also about a place where all wrongdoing is detected promptly and all children's voices are heard. When equipped with the necessary skills, children will become active participants in protecting themselves," Mr. Chu Van Khoa emphasized.

Text and photos: Viet Hoa

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