11.10.2026 20:04
Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi announced the "Compassion Shield" project, prepared to increase children's safety following recent school attacks. Under the project, mothers will receive training so they can recognize early signs of their children turning to drugs and individual radicalization. Çiftçi said, "A mother notices a change in a child first."
Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi answered questions on current issues on a live broadcast program he appeared on as a guest. Evaluating the attacks that took place in schools, Çiftçi announced that they are carrying out a new initiative that also includes families to protect children from potential dangers.
"COMPASSION SHIELD" FOR CHILDREN'S SAFETY
Recalling the ministry's previously implemented "The Best Narcotics Police Is a Mother" application, Çiftçi stated that this time they will focus on different risks children may face.
Çiftçi, who said, "In the coming days, we have a project called Compassion Shield. We will announce it," noted that changes in children's behavior can first be noticed by mothers.
Within the scope of the new initiative, mothers will be informed about children's potential for turning to drugs as well as behaviors that may indicate individual radicalization. The trainings will focus on how to identify risky situations and what steps families should take.
ADDRESSING FAMILIES: MONITOR WHICH WEBSITES YOUR CHILDREN VISIT
Emphasizing that children should be observed by their families not only at school but also at home and during times outside school, Çiftçi addressed parents with these words: "What is the child doing in their room, which websites are they visiting, which games are they playing? Is there any change in the child's behavior? They should observe that. Also, when sending them to school, is the child actually going to school? After leaving school, who are they meeting, who are they going to different places with, are they going to game arcades or internet cafes? Are they going to places they should not go? It is the responsibility of families to monitor these."