18/05/2026
The Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS) held its next discussion at “Dr. Ibrahim Rugova” School in Podujevë as part of the project “A Generation at Risk: Addressing Youth Crime and School Safety through Evidence-Based Research and Reform.”
The discussion was based on findings from the student questionnaire conducted within the school, which highlighted several key challenges related to youth safety and wellbeing in school environments.
The findings show that students generally feel safe inside classrooms and school corridors, while feelings of insecurity are more present during the route to and from school and in school bathrooms. Conflicts initiated through social media and peer pressure were identified as some of the main factors affecting the school safety climate.
In addition, the findings highlighted the need for stronger school discipline, increased psychological support, awareness-raising activities, and better cooperation with relevant institutions.
These activities contribute to the development of evidence-based recommendations aimed at creating a safer and more inclusive environment for young people.
This activity was conducted within the framework of the project “A Generation at Risk: Addressing Youth Crime and School Safety through Evidence-Based Research and Reform,” implemented by KCSS in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM), with support from Open Society Foundations – Western Balkans.
