TY - JOUR
TI - Self-defense courses organized by Municipal Police of Krakow in the opinion of the participants (research report)
AU - Twaróg, Piotr
TI - Self-defense courses organized by Municipal Police of Krakow in the opinion of the participants (research report)
AB - The Municipal Police of Krakow, in cooperation with Krakow City Council’s members, organises and conducts self-defence courses dedicated to different groups of participants. The analysis of surveys indicates that course participation had a positive influence on those taking part, on their sense of security and self-confidence. For social workers it can be a motivating factor to take part in subsequent editions of the courses and in developing their skills in this field. Social workers are vulnerable to agressive behaviour when on duty. Research shows that they are not prepared to act in such circumstances. They indicate that among training courses they are being offerred, self-defence and crisis management courses are scarce. Initiatives described in this paper that are actioned by the Municipal Police of Krakow and members of Krakow City Council can inspire their counterparts in other regions including decision makers to organise similar events. This may translate into improved sense of security among citizens, public sector workers and social workers in particular.
VL - 2022
IS - Issue 7/2022
PY - 2023
SN - 2543-6104
C1 - 2719-485X
SP - 147
EP - 162
DO - 10.4467/25436104HS.22.005.17348
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/homo-et-societas/article/kursy-samoobrony-organizowane-przez-straz-miejska-miasta-krakowa-w-opinii-uczestnikow-raport-z-badan
KW - municipal police
KW - self-defence
KW - personal security
KW - social workers
KW - courses
KW - threats