A new study on violence among young people in Belgrade provides an insight into the seriousness of the problem that young girls face today. Conducted on a sample of young girls from various primary and secondary schools in Belgrade, the research aimed to better understand the level of awareness of violence, the availability of relevant resources and the effectiveness of current support systems.
After research, the Association of Mothers are the Law points out that the most alarming data from the research is that almost half of the surveyed girls (47,6 percent) confirm that they have experienced some form of violence. Analysis of data by age shows a significant increase in violence after the age of 15, with a peak of 85 percent in the 19-year-old age group. This indicates a serious problem of violence among young people in the researched sample.
The research results additionally show that there is significant room for improvement of the support system for victims of violence. Although most of the surveyed girls declare that they would turn to someone in case of violence (71,8 percent), there are also those who are unsure (24,1 percent) or would not ask for help (4,1 percent). These findings emphasize the need to strengthen support systems, as well as educate young people about available resources and channels for help.
According to the results, almost 80 percent of young girls are not familiar with the "Čuvam te" platform, which is intended to provide support and protection to young people. These data indicate the need to improve the information of young people about existing resources, including campaigns on social networks, workshops in schools and cooperation with experts who can promote the platform among young people.
The research also highlights the importance of family relationships in dealing with violence. While most young girls have a good relationship with their parents, there are a significant number who do not open up or feel comfortable discussing personal issues.
This indicates the need to strengthen family ties, promote open communication and build trust.
The overall conclusions of this research pose challenges to local communities, schools and institutions in charge of youth protection. We expect that these results will initiate dialogue and actions aimed at preventing violence among young people and providing appropriate support to victims.
ZS/Moms are the law
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