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.
