The House Education Committee on Wednesday discussed student misconduct in Cypriot schools.
The committee heard that drug use among a significant number of students is widespread, but more disturbing was information suggesting potential human trafficking. Following a reference by OLTEC representative Lenos Loizou about European reports of “students trafficking their female classmates,” the president of the Association of Social Workers and the education committee chairman confirmed similar concerning reports exist in Cyprus.
The discussion occurred during an examination of the need for professional social workers in schools, as behavioural issues continue to increase.
Regarding drug problems that have infiltrated schools, OELMEK president Demetris Taliadoros reported that even drug-cutting equipment was discovered in one school, which immediately contacted the Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
A representative from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency stated that over the past three years, police has referred 70 underage students who were arrested to treatment centres.
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