
Preventing violence in schools is a perennial issue. What can be done about it? How can we prevent it? What should we do? In the city of Zurich, the Violence Prevention Unit is consulted in such cases. We support them in the creation and formulation of their communication tools.

Violence among young people
There are many controversial issues surrounding violence among young people: Digital media, bullying, pornography, killing sprees and much more are currently in the spotlight. The City of Zurich's Violence Prevention Unit is the central point of contact for the identification of violence in schools and youth organisations at an early stage. It is active in the prevention of violence and intervenes in any outbreaks of violence. As an external full-service agency, we are in close contact with the experts at the specialist centre. We provide support with the means of communication, offer an unbiased and professional view from the outside, assist with brainstorming and content and skilfully stage the whole matter in visual terms.


“Bullying can be recognised. In fact, bullying can be recognised very early on. The earlier you intervene in a case of bullying, the greater the chances of saving victims from greater harm.”
Dr Mechthild Schäfer, LMU (Ludwig Maximilian University) Munich

