Prime Minister convenes a meeting to discuss a system-wide approach to dealing with cases of children and adolescents displaying dangerous behaviour

The initiative for the meeting stems from increasingly frequent warnings from professionals, field reports, and media coverage highlighting the rise in dangerous – in particular violent – behaviour among adolescents. Such behavioural patterns have serious consequences for victims and the broader environment, and often do not receive an adequate institutional response. Schools, parents, and other stakeholders face limited options for dealing with such behaviour, which leads to growing distress and significant psychosocial impacts for all involved.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future, the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, and the Ministry of Education. They were joined by members of the National Institute of Public Health and numerous experts from various fields who deal daily with the challenges posed by children and adolescents displaying dangerous behaviour.

Participants emphasized that effective handling of such cases requires a prompt, structured, and interdisciplinary approach. It is crucial to establish coordinated cooperation among different ministries, public policies and practices, along with providing continuous expert support and monitoring the effectiveness of measures.

Prime Minister Golob stressed: "If we as a society want to take responsible care of the well-being of our children and adolescents, we must work together to develop effective systemic solutions that will support them and their families. We must focus our efforts on prevention, early intervention, professional support, and trust in institutions. Today's meeting is an important step toward that goal."

Meeting participants agreed on further steps, including the improvement of existing solutions and systemic measures.  A special emphasis will be placed on strengthening the interinstitutional cooperation network, developing standards of treatment, and creating support mechanisms for professionals and families.

The Prime Minister's Office, in cooperation with the relevant ministries, will coordinate specific proposals and their implementation.

Meeting participants:
Office of the Prime Minister:
– Nataša Lužar, State Secretary,
– Simona Pirnat Skeledžija.

Ministry of Justice:
– Andreja Katič, Minister,
– mag. Nina Koželj,
– Janja Plevnik,
– Špela Isop.

Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future:
– dr. Luka Omladič, State Secretary,
– Magdalena Žakelj.

Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities:
– Anita Bregar,
– Ana Marinšek.

Ministry of Health:

– mag. Nadja Čobal,
– dr. Agata Zupančič.

Ministry of Education:
– Janja Zupančič, State Secretary,
– Anja Rustja.

National Institute of Public Health:
– Matej Vinko,
– doc. dr. Branko Bregar,
– Nuša Crnkovič.

Experts: 
– prof. dr. Maja Radobuljac,
– Borut Marolt,
– prof. dr. Hojka Gregorič Kumperščak,
– dr. Leonida Zalokar, mag. psih.
– prof. dr. Miha Šepec,
– prof. dr. Vesna Švab.