How to counter attempts to engage in illegal activities: Smolensk investigators conducted classes with cadets

Employees of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia in the Smolensk region held a preventive meeting with cadets of the 8th profile class of school No. 2 in the city of Smolensk. The main topic of the conversation was Internet security and methods of recognizing manipulations that can lead to serious legal consequences.

Anastasia Kryuchkova, Senior Assistant to the Head of the Investigation Department, presented the project “Exit 31” to teenagers, the purpose of which is an open and accessible dialogue with young people on complex and dangerous topics without excessive edification.

During the event, the cadets were explained what signs to pay attention to. The alarming signals include offers of easy earnings, requirements to hide correspondence, persistent persuasion or instructions, the meaning of which the interlocutor does not disclose. It was noted that even acts such as sending a package, receiving money or sending messages could be an attempt to involve minors in illegal activities. Anastasia Kryuchkova stressed that in case of anxiety you should not give in to persuasion or haste, but instead you should stop, think about the situation and discuss it with a trusted adult, calling the request for help a bold and right step.

Inspector of the regional department Olga Lukanina informed the students about the responsibility for terrorist and extremist crimes. She explained that minors are not exempt from punishment because of the fulfillment of other people's requests or lack of awareness of the consequences, recalling that criminal liability for a number of crimes comes from the age of 14.

Olga Lukanina also advised to pay attention to the requests of outsiders in the network. She recommended stopping communication if a person is persuaded to do a dangerous thing, keeping correspondence and immediately reporting the incident to parents, teachers or other reliable adults, as timely support helps prevent trouble.

The meeting allowed the cadets to discuss personal choice and responsibility. Participants were reminded that in a difficult situation it is not necessary to cope alone, and attentiveness and timely conversation with loved ones can become a reliable protection.

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