Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry Holds Meeting with Heads of Over 150 Astana Schools
Kazakhstan cracks down on school bullying with new safety measures in Astana
Representatives from the city's police department, Astana's education authority, and cybersecurity experts also attended the session, Polisia.kz reports.
During the meeting, law enforcement officers presented video footage documenting fights between students, as well as specific cases of teenage bullying, the spread of humiliating videos, and children being drawn into harmful online communities. Speakers noted that such incidents often go unnoticed by adults until they escalate into serious consequences.
School principals were advised to strengthen on-campus oversight, conduct regular monitoring of high-risk areas, enhance psychological support services, respond promptly to reports of bullying, and foster closer cooperation with parents and juvenile police units to prevent offenses in a timely manner.
Additionally, police outlined measures to combat juvenile crime, including increased preventive patrols, collaboration with teachers and families, and the use of advanced digital tools and AI-powered video analytics.
The meeting concluded with a set of practical recommendations for educational institutions. Participants emphasized the need for early prevention, systematic educational efforts, and stronger coordination between schools, families, and law enforcement.
