Preparation of Young People in Poland to Operate in Dangerous Situations as an Element of National Security System

Abstract

Education is one of the basic ways of shaping security. Its level depends on values, attitudes and messages, people’s awareness as well as the skills necessary to prevent and deal with threats. Information activities in the field of counteracting threats should be supported by properly prepared education, especially for children and young people, which plays a special role in shaping safe behaviors and attitudes. Education for security of young people in Poland is an important and comprehensive undertaking involving state authorities, relevant services, organizations and the whole society. There is a conviction that only permanent and broad-based activities involving the whole society can bring the expected results, and thus raise the level of citizens’ awareness of security.