Special class in Thanh Binh mountains offers ethnic minority students legal and life skills

In the mountainous region of Thanh Binh, Quang Ngai province, a unique "police class" is providing a crucial lifeline to dozens of disadvantaged ethnic minority students. These children, facing difficult circumstances, are participating in a special program designed to instill discipline, teach them about the law, impart essential life skills, and offer them much-needed care and guidance.

The initiative, led by officers from the Thanh Binh Commune Police, targets 30 students from ethnic minority backgrounds who are struggling with challenges such as poverty, orphanhood, truancy, and excessive gaming. The "police class" goes beyond traditional schooling, focusing on legal education, life skills, and proper conduct, all delivered with a nurturing approach.

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The five days at the special class have helped me learn many things I hadn't learned before.

During the five-day program, students are provided with meals and accommodation. The lessons are practical and relevant to their lives. Officers teach them about road safety, including how to wear helmets and navigate roads safely, as well as fire prevention techniques and emergency procedures. They also learn about safe social media use, how to identify fake news, and how to avoid online scams.

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The police officers took care of our meals and accommodation and organized fun group activities. We learned how to wear helmets correctly, ride bicycles, and cross roads safely on steep, winding paths.

Trung ta Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh, Deputy Head of the Thanh Binh Commune Police, personally leads some of the classes. Her engaging teaching style and hands-on approach help the students quickly adapt and participate. The curriculum also covers recognizing illegal activities, preventing school violence, and understanding the dangers of drugs and e-cigarettes.

One 11-year-old student, Ho Thi Tuyet, shared her positive experience, noting that the class has taught her many new things. She appreciated the care provided by the police officers, including fun group activities. The program aims to equip these young individuals with knowledge that can serve as a "protective shield" as they navigate life's challenges, steering them away from potential pitfalls like theft, drugs, and other social vices.

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The police officers also taught us how to use fire extinguishers, escape from smoke, and remember the number 114; we learned how to use social media safely, identify fake information, and avoid being scammed by bad people.