Peer Violence Prevention Week 2025 – Let’s work together to create a friendly and empathetic school!
From September 29 to October 3, 2025, Poland will celebrate Peer Violence Prevention Week—a time when we pay special attention to the importance of creating a safe, understanding, and respectful school environment. It’s the perfect opportunity to work together with teachers, students, parents, and the entire educational community to take action aimed at preventing violence and building positive relationships.
- Why is this so important?
Research shows that physical, psychological, and sexual violence affects an increasing number of children and adolescents. Peer violence takes many forms—from teasing and exclusion, to property damage, online hate, sharing videos or photos without consent, to blackmail and “shame patrols.” These phenomena have a serious impact on young people’s mental health and development.
- What can we do?
The Ministry of National Education, in collaboration with the Educational Research Institute, the Center for Educational Development, NASK, and non-governmental organizations, has prepared a special package of educational materials to help combat violence. These include lesson plans, teaching aids, and suggestions for preventive measures that can be successfully used in everyday school work.
- How can you get involved?
We encourage teachers, homeroom teachers, psychologists, mediators, therapists, parents, and students to make use of these materials and actively participate in Peer Violence Prevention Week. This is a great opportunity to discuss how to build a culture of respect, how to respond to situations of violence, and how to support victims and promote positive relationships.
- Let’s join in!
Together, we can create a school where everyone feels safe, accepted, and treated with empathy. Let this week be the beginning of a longer, systematic effort to combat peer violence and build positive relationships. Together, let’s create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and can spread their wings!
For more information, visit: Peer Violence Prevention Week – Resources – Center for Educational Development
