At the premises of the “Jakov Nenadović” Secondary School of Internal Affairs, a Cooperation Agreement was signed today, 7 October 2026, between the Office for Combating Drugs of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the “Jakov Nenadović” Secondary School of Internal Affairs.

The Agreement was signed by Milan Pekić, Director of the Office for Combating Drugs of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, and Vesna Đurović, Director of the “Jakov Nenadović” Secondary School of Internal Affairs.

The Agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions in areas of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on strengthening drug use prevention and enhancing the knowledge and capacities of young people in the field of psychoactive substance use prevention.

The cooperation will include the exchange of knowledge, experience and information, as well as the implementation of joint activities, educational programmes, lectures, workshops and other activities aimed at raising awareness of the risks and consequences associated with the use of psychoactive substances.

Particular importance is attached to involving young people in prevention activities and developing their knowledge and skills, which can contribute to building healthy lifestyles and resilience to risk-taking behaviours.

By signing the Agreement, the Office for Combating Drugs and the “Jakov Nenadović” Secondary School of Internal Affairs reaffirmed their commitment to joint action and strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation in the field of drug use prevention, with the aim of providing adequate support to young people and contributing to the creation of a safer and healthier environment for their development.