The Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center carried out an awareness campaign reaching 325 students at Aldar Academies in Al Bateen. The campaign focused on child protection against transportation risks. The awareness campaign was delivered in both in Arabic and English.

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police,the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior’s Office,and the Saaed Society to reduce traffic accidents took part in organizing the campaign.

Lieutenant Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al-Shammari, Director of the Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center, said: “Students were introduced to the center’s vision and methods in educating the public and preparing recommendations for policies and legislations for child protection and safety against transportation and building risks and other risks in general.”

The lecture, delivered via smart multimedia, shed light on various risks that children encounter on streets and while in vehicles. Participants from the police presented a number of films and recounted real stories that they have encountered on the Abu Dhabi roads, in order to highlight the consequences of carelessness when inside a vehicle or on the road.

Lieutenant Colonel Al-Shammari said: “We focused on the risks of failing to wear seatbelts, including while in the school bus, and the importance of using a car seat for small children. The lecture also warned against the risks of using mobile phones to text while driving, and introduced the best ways to guarantee safety while crossing roads by only traversing at designated areas for pedestrians.”

Students expressed their admiration to see the famous Falcon Bike used by the Abu Dhabi Police to communicate with the public and to interact and build partnerships with all community members.

Tamra Bradbury, Principal of Al Bateen Secondary School, said: “We are extremely pleased to be the first school to be chosen by the Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center to introduce us to its work, which is in line with our school’s efforts to prioritize the health and safety of our students. The lecture delivered a message that called for attention and responsibility when we are on the roads or near them.”

The center’s disciplines include educating the public and preparing recommendations relating to establishing policies and legislations for child protection and safety issues.

Aldar Academies is an inspiring and encouraging educational environment that gathers the best academic, art, and sports facilities and the highest educational standards. Aldar Academies, which is an integral part of its communities, allows children to identify and follow subjects suiting their passions and preparing them for a successful future.
 

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