33 Georgian school resource officers became members of NASRO
On the second day of the Batumi International Conference "Safe School", 33 successful Georgian resource officers (mandaturis) were awarded and all of them became members of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). The beneficiary resource officers work in schools across various regions of Georgia and are distinguished by their exceptional success.
The resource officer institution was introduced in Georgian schools two years ago. Resource officers are present in schools across all cities and several villages. Nationwide, 1,500 resource officers protect the safety of adolescents. According to statistical data, since the launch of the Resource Officer Service, violence in schools has decreased by 95%, and statistical data also show the eradication of tobacco use:
- Instances of conflicts among students have decreased by 80%;
- Instances of extortion have been eradicated by 95%;
- Instances of public vandalism (damage to school property) have decreased by 90%;
- Instances of student lateness have decreased by 80%;
- Instances of students skipping school (so-called "shatalo") have decreased by 75%.
The final day of the conference was also dedicated to discussing future plans. Foreign guests also summarized the work of the conference and shared their impressions.
