PROJECT GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of the Macedonia Legal Socialization Program (MAK LSP) is to strengthen the understanding and respect youth have for the rule of law and reduce levels of juvenile crime and delinquency. MAK LSP addresses this goal through an approach that builds cooperative partnerships between youth, educators, law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals in mixed ethnic environments to implement a unique process of student centered experiential learning in schools.

The MAK LSP pilot program will reach 300-360 youth in three municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia, bringing together 30 teachers and 12 police officers as teaching teams to work with youth in schools, using a student-centered approach for the transfer of knowledge and skills on the law, legal processes and the revised Criminal Code in ways that build understanding and relationship.

The specific objectives of the project are (a) increased number of youth in Republic of Macedonia ( RM) have a greater understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens; (b) partnerships among the Ministry of Education and Science and Ministry of Interior and other relevant institutions result in a new curriculum for RM students that increases their awareness of the rule of law reform; (c) increased number of youth demonstrate a positive attitude towards respecting the rule of law, law enforcement and justice sector officials; and (d) improved cooperation among diverse ethnic groups in schools.

IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Science and Education, municipalities, elementary schools and police stations

PILOT LOCATIONS: Skopje, Kumanovo and Tetovo

PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY: The U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

PROJECT TIMEFRAME: September 15, 2012 – September 30, 2013.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION

PH International (Project Harmony, Inc.) is a U.S. based not-for-profit organization established in 1985 that strives toward a world where individuals and communities work across boundaries to address challenges with solutions that are rooted in cultural understanding, inspired by a sense of shared responsibility, strengthened by individuals empowered with practical skills and knowledge, and sustained through open communication, exchange and friendship. PH International builds strong global communities by fostering civic engagement, cross-cultural learning and increased opportunities in the digital age. PH has field offices in Macedonia, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia and Armenia with additional programs in Turkey, Kazakhstan, and the UK and has conducted legal socialization programs in Georgia and Armenia for the past 8 years.

PH International is legally registered in Macedonia with a representative office located at Dame Gruev 16, Paloma Bjanka office no.15,Skopje , Macedonia.

PROJECT TITLE: “Macedonia Legal Socialization Program (MAK-LSP) ”

 

PROJECT GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of the Macedonia Legal Socialization Program (MAK LSP)  is to strengthen the understanding and respect youth have for the rule of law and reduce levels of juvenile crime and delinquency. MAK LSP addresses this goal through an approach that builds cooperative partnerships between youth, educators, law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals in mixed ethnic environments to implement a unique process of student centered experiential learning in schools.

The MAK LSP program will reach up to 300 youth in three municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia.  The project will bring together 24 teachers and 12 police officers as teaching teams to work with youth in schools, using a student-centered approach for the transfer of knowledge and skills on the law, legal processes and the revised Criminal Code in ways that build understanding and relationship.

The specific objectives of the project are (a) increased number of youth in Republic of Macedonia ( RM)  have a greater understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens; (b) partnerships among the Ministry of Education and Science and Ministry of Interior, State Council for Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency and other relevant institutions  result in  continuation of LSP  curriculum for RM students that increases  their awareness  of the rule of law reform;  (c) increased number of youth  demonstrate a positive attitude towards respecting the rule of law, law enforcement and justice sector officials; and  (d) improved cooperation among diverse ethnic groups in schools. 

IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Science and Education, municipalities, elementary schools and police stations

 LOCATIONS: Skopje, Stip and Gostivar

PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY: The U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

PROJECT TIMEFRAME: January 2014 – June 2014

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION

PH International (Project Harmony, Inc.) is a U.S. based not-for-profit organization established in 1985 that strives toward a world where individuals and communities work across boundaries to address challenges with solutions that are rooted in cultural understanding, inspired by a sense of shared responsibility, strengthened by individuals empowered with practical skills and knowledge, and sustained through open communication, exchange and friendship. PH International builds strong global communities by fostering civic engagement, cross-cultural learning and increased opportunities in the digital age. PH has field offices in Macedonia, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia and Armenia with additional programs in Turkey, Kazakhstan, and the UK and has conducted legal socialization programs in Georgia and Armenia for the past 8 years.

PH International is legally registered in Macedonia with a representative office located Debarca 3,Skopje , Macedonia.