Conscious and Safe in the Network the Main Theme: Cyberthreats the Purpose and the Outcome of Th
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The title of the project: Conscious and Safe in the Network The main theme: Cyberthreats The purpose and the outcome of the project (in two sentences): Raising the Internet users’ awareness of how to use the Network safely and effectively. Preparing an offer targeted at children and youth with alternative ways of spending free time. The submitter of the project (Member State): Poland The leader of the project: Aldona Ewa Ryszczuk - The Specialist in the Juvenile Delinquency and Pathology Department of the Prevention Department of the Disrtict Police Headquarters in Siemiatycze. Project partner(s): County Office in Siemiatycze, Municipal Office in Siemiatycze, City Council in Drohiczyn, Commune Office in Siemiatycze, Perlejewo, Dziadkowice, Grodzisk, Mielnik, Milejczyce, Nurzec Station, Primary School No. 1 and No. 3 in Siemiatycze, Primary School in Tołwin, Czartajew, Szerszenie, Ostrożany, Miłkowice Janki, Śledzianów, Milejczyce, Perlejewo, Special School Complex in Siemiatycze, High School in Siemiatycze, Vocational School in Siemiatycze, School Complex in Drohiczyn, Dziadkowice, Grodzisk, Mielnik, Nurzec Station, District Psychological-Pedagogical Counselling Centre in Siemiatycze, Middle School in Perlejewo, Andy Association, Association of Supporting National Culture "Małe Podlasie". Description of the project: The increasing availability of new media among children and young people and a wide range of opportunities connected with the media caused that peer violence with the use of electronic media became a serious threat. The growing phenomenon of cyberbullying and phonoholism are becoming a global problem, which also concerns Siemiatycze County. In addition, the infoholic addiction is an apparent problem in the young people’s environment. According to what young people say, having an electronic device which allows The Internet access is a matter of a great importance to them. The lack of such equipment results in a bad mood, anxiety and panic attacks. In connection with the above, it was necessary to undertake preventive measures, which will be addressed to the entire school community. The project provides for the following activities: 1. Preventive classes. 2. Competitions. 3. Leaflets and preventive calendars printing. 4. Writing a preventive program - Security quiz. 5. Preparing an offer of an alternative way of spending free time. Objectives of the project: 1. Increasing the awareness of all program recipients in the field of safe behaviour when using mass media. 2. Education of adults (parents, guardians, pedagogical staff) regarding the recognition of risky behaviours on the Web, targeting adequate responses to inappropriate behaviour, the acquisition of the ability to secure any "evidence" of behavior inconsistent with generally accepted standards. 3. Developing a net etiquette by children and youth– the issue regarding acceptable behavior when using the Internet. 4. Presenting alternative forms of spending free time in Siemiatycze county. 5. Providing support and professional care to people with infoholic addiction. 6. Creating children and adults’ proper reaction when a minor will be harmed by improper Internet relations. The outcome of the project: 1. The recipients of the program will have the ability to recognize the problem of cyber addiction. They will be able to recognize the risks associated with improper use of mass media. 2. Adults taking part in the project, in particular teachers and pedagogues, will acquire knowledge in the recognition and protection of "evidence" confirming the violation of the law by means of electronic media. 3. Youth and children will know the principles of secure and polite use of the Network. 4. Students will be able to assess the risk of danger in relation to themselves, and they will know what to do in a crisis situation. What is more, they will have knowledge where to get help. 5. Leading a healthy lifestyle away from addictions and excessive use of electronic media. 6. Alternative forms of spending time-an offer for young people. The beginning and the end of the project: March 2017 - December 2019 Funding (total budget and the type of funding (e.g. ISEC, EUCPN Fund,...)): Funds obtained from local government units and from other program partners. Contact details: The Team for Juvenile Offenses and Pathology of the Prevention Department of the County Police Headquarters in Siemiatycze, 17-300 Siemiatycze 3 Zielona Street, Tel. 85 670 46 72 .