Gangseo-gu Takes the Lead in Protecting At-Risk Youth

District and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Selected for 'Youth Safety Net Team Operation Pilot Project' Competition

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) has been selected for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family’s ‘Youth Safety Net Team Operation Leading Project’ competition.

The ‘Youth Safety Net Team Operation Leading Project’ is a program aimed at strengthening counseling, protection, and self-reliance support for at-risk youth.

The district announced that after operating the ‘Youth Psychological Trauma Emergency Support Team’ for the first time among Seoul’s autonomous districts last year and conducting emergency support activities, it recognized the need to secure dedicated personnel for youth issues and thus participated in this competition.

Until now, when at-risk youth appeared, counseling was conducted mainly through the Youth Counseling Welfare Center, addressing youth-related problems.

Going forward, Gangseo-gu Office will directly act as the central control tower for the local community’s child and youth protection system through dedicated public officials for at-risk youth issues and specialized youth case managers, taking the lead in youth protection.

First, the district will take the lead in sharing information among related organizations such as the police, courts, and schools to identify high-risk youth, eliminate blind spots, and discover and provide various welfare resources in both public and private sectors.

Counseling and case management capabilities will also be enhanced. The existing role of the Youth Counseling Welfare Center will be strengthened, and a step-by-step specialized support system for high-risk youth, such as those at risk of suicide or self-harm, will be operated.

A district official said, “We are listening to the voices of youth to protect and prevent at-risk youth and are proactively improving the system. As a local government selected to lead this project, we will do our best to protect youth from various risks.”

For inquiries, contact the Education and Youth Division at (2600-6764).

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