In cooperation with the Directorate of Social Protection and Gender Equality Policies at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and with the support of the SCPA Program, on 21 May 2026, a “Meeting of the Network of Members of the Coordinated Referral Mechanism” was organized in Shkodra for the municipalities of Shkodra, Vau i Dejes, Puka, Malesi e Madhe and Fushe Arrez. The activity brought together members of the Coordinated Referral Mechanisms from these municipalities, creating a space for information on Law No. 11/2026 “On Prevention and Protection from Violence against Women and Domestic Violence”, as well as for sharing experiences and best practices. During the meeting, the importance of community policing, the role of institutions in referral mechanisms and the challenges encountered in supporting and treating survivors of violence were discussed. The Deputy Mayor of Shkodra Municipality, Ms. Teuta Qyteza, was also present at this activity.  

On 20-22 May 2026,  the third group of General Patrol Officers and Command and Control Room personnel from Shkodra Local Police Directorate participated in the training delivered by SCPA PMT. During this training the trainees were introduced to both theoretical and practical exercises and group work by focusing on CP philosophy and implementation of its elements into the daily routine of ASP officers. In addition, they were presented with situations/practical exercises to be handled with and solved by them as they work in groups with the aim of providing measures to be taken proactively in order to implement the CP elements. Special attention was given to the theoretical and practical handling of cases of Domestic Violence. In order to provide a comprehensive training module on CP SCPA cooperated with Coordination Center for Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), whose experts provided interactive lecturing on Countering Violent Extremism. Best EU practices on CP philosophy implementation were shared with the ASP officers. At the end of such training the ASP officers are able to enhance their knowledge and capacities on implementation of CP.

As part of the information and awareness campaign for the promotion of the “Report Now” platform, the “Tjeter Vizion” organization held an information meeting on 14 May 2026 at the “Vasil Kamami” general high school in Elbasan. These activities were attended by first-year students, who expressed high interest in learning about and using the application as a safe and accessible mechanism for reporting cases of violence, bullying, discrimination or other forms of abuse.  

In the framework of the Grant Scheme, ‘Alpin’ NGO organized a workshop in May 2026 with representatives of the Tropoja Police Station and the Administrative Units Police. The activity focused on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and coordination for the efficient management of youth safety in and outside schools, addressing topics on bullying in school environments, cyberbullying and online safety, and road safety of children and youth. During the workshop, participants discussed current challenges, prevention mechanisms, and the importance of cooperation between the police, educational institutions, families, and the community to create a safer environment for youth. This activity served as a platform for the exchange of experiences and the identification of concrete actions that can contribute to increasing the safety and well-being of youth in the community.

The Road Safety Board, as part of its road safety awareness activities, held four information sessions at the “Myslym Keta” high school on 11th, 12th  and 13th May 2026. The activities focused on raising awareness among young people about road hazards, behavioral norms and the importance of respecting road traffic rules. One of the main topics of discussion was increasing civic awareness and rejecting illegality on the road. It is a fact that some high school students use vehicles without a driver’s license, which constitutes a serious concern for road safety and a shared responsibility for the community, family and institutions. During the conversations with the high school students, it was emphasized that the failure to react to violations of the law and the failure to raise concerns by the student community or parents themselves creates tolerance for dangerous behavior on the road. There was extensive discussion on the importance of strengthening community policing and the need for every citizen to be held accountable for the illegality they encounter on the road. The activities developed by the RSB continued from the classroom to the school yard, where a practical simulation of the use of a seat belt was carried out. The activity then continued in the field, where the students themselves, in the role of road safety volunteers, had the opportunity to identify various violations and raise awareness among citizens through “symbolic fines” prepared by road safety volunteers. This practical interaction created an active involvement of young people in road safety issues and conveyed the message that respecting the rules is not only the responsibility of institutions, but also of the community itself.  

On 14th May 2026, an information and awareness-raising session on preventing violence and promoting healthy relationships was held with students of the “Asim Vokshi” language-oriented high school in Tirana, by the Center for Strategic Development Institute. This activity was held in the framework of the project “Decision-Making That Protects – Strengthening Police Response and Professional Standards in Dealing with Domestic and Gender-Based Violence”, part of the SCPA Program Grant Scheme. The aim of the activity was to inform and raise awareness among young people about the different forms of violence and abuse, as well as the importance of early identification of problematic behaviors and the use of existing protection and reporting mechanisms. During the session, topics such as domestic violence, digital violence, bullying, healthy relationships, online safety and ways to seek help were discussed, encouraging reflection and awareness on the importance of prevention and timely response.  

On 14–15 May 2026, the Cyber Crime Investigations Directorate, Albanian State Police, supported by SCPA Programme and in cooperation with EUROPOL, organised the workshop on ‘HELP4U Platform’ in ASP HQ, in the framework of the EMPACT OAP 2026–27 initiative on combating the fastest-growing crimes in the online sphere. The workshop brought together representatives from law enforcement authorities, hotlines, helplines, child protection organisations, experts, project partners from Albania, School Security Officers, Social Workers, Psychologists and Community Policing Officers working with youth in schools and EUROPOL and CENTRIC experts. During the two-day event, participants discussed the development and future implementation of the HELP4U platform, aimed at providing personalised support and information to victims of online harm. The agenda included presentations on the project vision, platform demonstration, discussions on project workstreams, and interaction focused on strengthening cooperation and improving child protection mechanisms in the digital environment. The workshop also served as an opportunity for networking, exchange of expertise, and strengthening partnerships between institutions and organisations working to protect children from online risks and exploitation.  

On 13-15 May 2026,  the first group of General Patrol Officers and Command and Control Room personnel from Shkodra Local Police Directorate participated in the training delivered by SCPA PMT. During this training the trainees were introduced to both theoretical and practical exercises and group work by focusing on CP philosophy and implementation of its elements into the daily routine of ASP officers. In addition, they were presented with situations/practical exercises to be handled with and solved by them as they work in groups with the aim of providing measures to be taken proactively in order to implement the CP elements. Special attention was given to the theoretical and practical treatment of cases of Domestic Violence. In order to provide a comprehensive training module on CP SCPA cooperated with Coordination Center for Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), whose experts provided interactive lecturing on Countering Violent Extremism. Best EU practices on CP philosophy implementation were shared with the ASP officers. At the end of such training the ASP officers are able to enhance their knowledge and capacities on implementation of CP.  

In cooperation with the Directorate of Social Protection and Gender Equality Policies at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, as well as in the framework and with the support of the SCPA Program, the “Meeting of the network of members of the Coordinated Referral Mechanism (CRM)  in the municipalities: Fier, Lushnja, Divjaka, Patos, Roskovec, Mallakastra” was held on 13th May 2026 in Fier. This activity brought together members of the CRM from the respective municipalities, providing an opportunity to get to know and be informed about Law No. 11/2026, “On Prevention and Protection from Violence against Women and Domestic Violence”, as well as for the exchange of best practices, discussion on the role and importance of community policing, as well as the challenges encountered in the treatment of survivors of violence.  

On 12.05.2026, the “Unë, Gruaja” NGO held an awareness-raising activity at the “Skenderbeu”,  Maliq gymnasium, on cyber security and digital violence among young people as part of the project “Preventing domestic violence through institutional coordination”. The activity was attended by students, representatives of the Child Protection Unit, pedagogical staff and representatives of the local police such as the Zone Police Officer and the Judicial Police Officer, discussing online bullying, safety on social networks, protection of personal data and the importance of reporting cases of violence. During the discussions, the need for more information and awareness on the dangers of the online space was highlighted, as well as the importance of cooperation between school, family and institutions for the protection of young people.