The project was in accordance with the MEN Strategy regarding the reduction of the phenomenon of violence in the units of pre-university education. Thus, the objectives of the project were: 1. Improving the techniques and methods of efficient management of acts of violence by 16 leading teachers. 2. Acquiring and adapting within the institution European practices in the field of preventing and reducing acts of violence by 2 directors (out of three) - in different streams. 3. Reduction of acts of violence in the school environment by the end of the project by 4%. It aimed, in the short, medium and long term: - Reduction of acts of violence and deviant behaviors; - Increasing the number of extracurricular activities for students prone to acts of violence; - Creating a friendly and comfortable environment in the school; - Increasing the degree of tolerance in the school; - Increasing the school's prestige among students, parents and the local community; - Improving communication between teachers-students, teachers-parents, teachers-teachers, management team-teachers; - The participation of as many teaching staff as possible in European training activities; - The development of European cooperation.
The decision to propose this project for funding came as a result of the intensification of violent behaviors of students at all levels of education, manifested by violent attitudes on a verbal, behavioral and attitudinal level towards colleagues, but also towards teaching staff: rudeness, language and disrespectful behavior towards teachers, lateness to classes, knowingly causing damage, findings based on the reports of the Commission for the prevention and elimination of school violence. Thus, following the meetings and discussions within the Teachers' Council, the Administration Council, following the meetings with parents and members of the local community, the need was identified for primary school teachers as well as leading teachers to diversify and improve their and to acquire a consistent baggage of knowledge, techniques, skills that will lead them to the development of competences for prevention, approach and management of conflicts, acts of violence among children, but also regarding the student-teacher relationship . Also, at the level of the managerial team, the need to improve the skills for educational leadership was found.