PREVENCIJA DIGITALNOG NASILJA KAO SEGMENT BEZBEDNOSTI DECE I MLADIH
PREVENTION OF DIGITAL VIOLENCE AS A SEGMENT OF CHILD AND YOUTH SAFETY

Summary/Abstract: In contemporary society, the digital environment represents an indispensable space for the socialization of children and youth, but at the same time, a complex security setting in which new forms of threats to their safety emerge. Digital violence, as an increasingly prominent form of risky behavior, includes verbal attacks, the spread of disinformation, manipulation of digital content, violations of privacy, hate speech, and various forms of misuse of information and communication technologies. The consequences of such phenomena are reflected in the deterioration of mental health, emotional stability, and social functioning of children and youth, as well as in an increased risk of developing behaviors that may lead to social deviance and conflict with the law. This paper aims to highlight the importance of preventing digital violence as an integral part of the security system for children and youth, with particular emphasis on preventive mechanisms that enhance early identification and suppression of risky behaviors in digital spaces. Digital violence is examined from a security perspective, whereby children and youth are viewed both as potential victims and as perpetrators, which necessitates differentiated and timely preventive interventions. This article represents atheoretical-analytical investigation based on the analysis of relevant scientific literature, the applicable normative framework, and institutional practice in the Republic of Serbia. Special attention is devoted to the role of the family, educational institutions, the social protection system, and security institutions in building afunctional and sustainable prevention system, encompassing the development of digital literacy, security culture, and effective reporting and response mechanisms. It is concluded that the prevention of digital violence represents an important security task and a key element in the early prevention of the escalation of risky behaviors, thereby contributing to the protection of children and youth and reducing the likelihood of their subsequent formal involvement in the criminal justice system

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